Oft-injured Colts QB Andrew Luck, 29, announces retirement

INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday. He’s doing it for the right reasons for himself.” Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the reigning MVP, said: “Knowing Andrew he’s a great football player, of course, but he’s also a great human being — I know that he’s going to make the right decision for himself and his family.” Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson, who was in the same draft class as Luck, said he found out from offensive tackle Duane Brown before the Seahawks’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers and was surprised, like everyone else. Just praying for him to stay encouraged.” Reich had said he hoped to have an answer about Luck’s availability for the Sept. 8 season opener after the third preseason game. “I’m telling you the story’s not over yet.” Luck finishes his seven-year career with 2,000 completions, 3,290 attempts, 23,671 yards, 171 touchdowns and 83 interceptions and those stinging boos as he left the field. “It hurt, I’ll be honest with you, it hurt.” BEARS DEFENSE Chuck Pagano, Luck’s first coach, returned to Lucas Oil Stadium for the first time since his firing shortly after the 2017 season.