Many NFL teams could change their defenders in 2021, but few need one like the Indianapolis Colts. After beating and losing Matthew Stafford, who allegedly went to the Rams, AFC South contenders have only newcomer Jacob Eason in 2020 under contract in the position. And now, two weeks after the start of 2020, Philip Rivers has announced his retirement, team owner Jim Irsay has dismissed the idea of another big-name Colts QB coming out of retirement to solve the problem.
On a farm face to face with Chris Widlic from CBS4 Indy, Irsay downplayed yet another round of speculation about a comeback from Andrew Luck, the former Colts No. 1 and four-time Pro Bowler, who abruptly hung up his boots before the 2019 season.
“I will say this … (to) Colt fans: I think (we) really need to digest the fact that he is more retired now than a year and a half ago,” said Irsay. “I mean, he’s retired … Only Andrew knows, of course, because it’s his decision, but I can only say that he’s definitely retired and there’s no room to move or anything, as much as people like to hear it. . Believe me, I wanted it to be true and I was hiding some big announcement that could happen in two days. But that’s not the case. “
In other words, if Colts fans haven’t changed from Luck so far, they really should. Although still only 31, Luck has given no indication since leaving the game that he plans to return. General manager Chris Ballard, for his part, admitted during this off-season that he is well aware of the club’s place in QB, even saying that he will consider recruiting possibilities in the first round for the position. The Colts were also linked to several veterans allegedly in the commercial block, including Eagles ‘Carson Wentz and Jets’ Sam Darnold.