Andrew Luck Says He Made Call on Shoulder Surgery, Has No Timetable for Recovery

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck said the surgical procedure he underwent on his right shoulder in January was his decision rather than the team's, the Indianapolis Star's Zak Keefer reported Monday.

Luck added that he's unsure at this point when he'll be healthy enough to return to the field and will defer to his doctors' judgment, per Keefer.

The three-time Pro Bowler told reporters the surgery addressed the shoulder injury he suffered all the way back in Indianapolis' win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 of the 2015 season, according to the Indianapolis Star's Stephen Holder. Luck also dealt with a lacerated kidney that year, which limited him to seven games.

Monday's reveal makes Luck's 2016 performance all the more impressive in retrospect. He threw for 4,240 yards, 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions despite dealing with problems in his throwing arm.

Considering how long the shoulder has bugged Luck, taking every precaution and not putting a timetable on his recovery is the sensible approach. The last thing the Colts and Luck need to do is rush him back to the field and risk a potentially more serious injury down the road.

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