Hopes fading for Luck to be prepared by Week 1

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts quarterback Andrew Luck’s odds of enjoying within the Week 1 recreation on the Los Angeles Chargers went down extra when coach Frank Reich introduced Tuesday that he won’t apply this week.

“Actually no additional updates, all we have now proper now’s a mixture of full-speed motion and ache threshold,” Reich stated.

There gave the impression to be some hope that Luck was on his technique to returning to the apply area final weekend. Video posted by ESPN confirmed the quarterback doing footwork drills and going aspect to aspect earlier than making an attempt a cross earlier than the Colts preseason recreation in opposition to Cleveland. Colts common supervisor Chris Ballard had stated on Aug. 13 that Luck has a tough time shifting aspect to aspect because of the ache in his left ankle.

Luck has solely practiced thrice — none of them as a full participant — since April because of what was initially recognized as a calf damage. The crew later stated he was additionally experiencing ache within the excessive ankle space.

Andrew Luck has practiced simply thrice since April. Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire

Luck will solely have two weeks of apply if he does play within the Week 1 recreation in opposition to the Chargers. He has been working with throwing coach Tom Home and taking part in crew conferences and walk-throughs all through his rehabilitation.

Jacoby Brissett will proceed to be the Colts beginning quarterback if Luck, who has missed 26 video games since 2015, stays out. Brissett was Eight-of-10 for 100 yards and a landing in opposition to the Browns final weekend.