Andrew Luck Seen Throwing for 1st Time Since Season-Ending Shoulder Injury

Andrew Luck is throwing footballs again.

The Indianapolis Colts star took part in non-contact quarterback drills at offseason workouts Tuesday, the first time he's been seen publicly throwing since October:

Luck, 28, missed the 2017 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in January 2017. While he was initially expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, his recovery was fraught with issues that delayed his return.

The three-time Pro Bowler started to practice in October with the goal of rejoining the lineup, only to again experience discomfort. He then went to Europe in November for alternative treatment.

"There's a process," Luck told reporters in April. "I've gone and skipped steps before and paid for it. Been in pain and not able to help the team. Embarrassed, guilty, whatever. I'm not going to do that again. I trust the people I'm working with. More importantly, I trust myself in this process. I trust how I feel. Progress is my guiding light. If I'm making progress, I know that's important. There is a plan in place, and I'll keep trusting it."

The Colts went 4-12 without Luck and focused on rebuilding their offensive line in the 2018 draft, taking guard Quenton Nelson with the sixth overall pick and guard Braden Smith in the second round. Luck has spent most of his career taking hits in the pocket while still thriving.

Luck has thrown for at least 4,000 yards in three of his six NFL seasons and should be a Pro Bowl candidate again if he returns at full health.