Andrew Luck Injury: Updates on Colts QB's Ribs and Recovery

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has had a rough season as the Colts have struggled, and he appears to have been dealing with a lingering rib injury that has impacted his early-season performances. However, he isn't expected to miss additional time.

Continue for updates.

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Luck Active for Week 9

Sunday, Nov. 8

Colts owner Jim Irsay announced Luck was not among the inactive players listed against the Denver Broncos for Sunday's contest.

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Latest on Luck's Practice Status Ahead of Week 9

Thursday, Nov. 5 

Luck took part in Thursday's practice, according to Kevin Bowen of Colts.com. 

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Luck Comments on Health 

Wednesday, Nov. 4

"I do feel healthy, with no limitations. I'm not going to get into anything as far as the past," said Luck ahead of Sunday's showdown against the Denver Broncos, per Lindsay Jones of USA Today.

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Luck's Ribs Reportedly Healed

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network noted Luck is "fully healthy now" after Indianapolis' Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers. 

On Nov. 1, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported, "Luck has been playing through multiple fractured ribs the same time he's been battling [a] shoulder injury. ... To Luck's credit, he's tried to quietly fight through it, but clearly the combination has affected him."

Kevin Clark of the Wall Street Journal noted that Glazer stated Luck had been dealing with the fractured ribs since Week 3.

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Grigson Comments on Colts' Injury Reports

Sunday, Nov. 1

“Our injury reports are accurate,” Colts general manager Ryan Grigson said in a statement, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “If people have any questions about player injuries, they should refer to our injury reports.”

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Colts Will Face League Investigation

Sunday, Nov. 1

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told Tom Pelissero of USA Today the league will look into whether the Colts violated league rules by not disclosing an injury to Luck.

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Injury Adds to Rough Season for Luck, Colts

Three days after the Colts' Week 3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Pagano revealed Luck had a right shoulder injury. The signal-caller was day to day at the time, but the ailment caused him to sit out two games. Entering Week 9, the Colts are 3-5 but in first place in the AFC South.

Although he's displayed a knack for coming through in the clutch, Luck has also been prone to turnovers. For the season, he has thrown for 1,629 yards and 13 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.

Veteran Matt Hasselbeck is the next man up to run the show should Luck miss any more games this season. Hasselbeck has thrown for 495 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions this season.

Indianapolis is almost entirely dependent on Luck's ability to manufacture plays due to an inconsistent running game, shabby pass protection and a lackluster defense. Obvious passing situations make him susceptible to punishment, and it appears as though the hits are adding up.