Indianapolis Colts guard Jack Mewhort has announced his retirement at the age of 26.
Mewhort, who played four seasons with Indianapolis, has battled recurring knee injuries, leading to his decision to go into an early retirement.
“I would like to thank the Irsay family and the entire Colts organization for giving me the opportunity to live a childhood dream,” Mewhort said in a statement via the team’s official website. “The fans and the city of Indianapolis have treated me like one of their own, and I am forever grateful. Wearing the Horseshoe was one of the biggest honors I have ever known, and I will always bleed blue. Go Colts!”
It’s less than ideal news for the Colts, but it’s not quite as bad as it could have been. Rookie guard Quenton Nelson should be a standout from day one, and veteran Matt Slauson should hold down the other guard spot, giving Andrew Luck the protection he’ll so desperately need.
