Andrew Luck surprised everyone when he decided to retire from the NFL on Saturday night. As he made his way off of the field at Lucas Oil Stadium—for possibly the last time—there were some Indianapolis Colts fans who booed the quarterback.
Unlike the Colts fans, former NFL wide receiver Cris Carter has “tremendous empathy” for Luck. Carter spoke about Luck's decision to retire from football on his Fox Sports show, First Things First on Tuesday.
"In life, regardless of what you do, you have to choose yourself. Andrew Luck couldn't put his body through what he's been through the last 4 years. … I have tremendous empathy for him. I have nothing but respect for guys that play this game. This game is brutal."—@criscarter80 pic.twitter.com/3IQHQ5dNB7
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) August 26, 2019
As Carter knows, the game of football is a brutal game and players constantly suffer injuries that hinder their lives on and off the field. Carter, as many should, applauded the quarterback for choosing himself over putting himself in harm's way this season.
Luck retired after spending seven seasons with the Colts and poured his heart into the organization. The 2012 first-round pick of the Colts was drafted to replace Peyton Manning and he carried the mantle well.
However, injuries have taken a toll on Luck over the past four years. From a lacerated kidney to a torn labrum, the now-retired quarterback has been in a constant cycle of injury, pain, and rehab over the past few seasons.
Last year, Luck returned to the football field after being sidelined for the entire 2017 season due to a shoulder injury. The fearless quarterback would end the season with 39 touchdowns and led the team to a 10-6 record.
After his valiant return to the NFL in 2018, Luck had sustained a mysterious calf injury this offseason. Due to not seeing any progress in his recovery, Luck felt it was best to put his body first.
In an emotional retirement speech, Luck seemed to be content with his decision, which is what ultimately matters. We wish the best for Luck in his future endeavors in whatever he decides to do after football.
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