The Colts gave Luck a $24.8M retirement giftThe Colts gave Luck a $24.8M retirement gift
Indianapolis is letting Andrew Luck keep an unheard-of amount of bonus money, which could prove to be money well-spent if the QB has a change of heart.
Day: August 25, 2019
Andrew Luck joins the list of shocking early retirementsAndrew Luck joins the list of shocking early retirements
Andrew Luck’s retirement was shocking, but not unique. Here are more pro athletes who walked away with good years (and good money) remaining.
Sources: Colts won’t recoup money from LuckSources: Colts won’t recoup money from Luck
Despite the fact that they could have recouped $24.8 million from their former quarterback, the Colts already have reached a financial settlement with Andrew Luck in which they will not take back any of the money they are owed, league sources told ESPN.
Brees breezes for TD in only series, Saints top Jets 28-13Brees breezes for TD in only series, Saints top Jets 28-13
Drew Brees got in, marched down the field and got out. It was a breezy preseason debut for Brees, who threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Michael Thomas to cap his only drive, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Jets 28-13 on Saturday night. ”Any time you can go down and get points
Raiders release Doug MartinRaiders release Doug Martin
The Raiders won’t be carrying running back Doug Martin on the roster for the regular season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Martin has been released. Martin led the Raiders in rushing yards last season, but appeared set to move on without him until Isaiah Crowell tore his Achilles during
Kaleb McGary back to full practice with FalconsKaleb McGary back to full practice with Falcons
Falcons first-round pick Kaleb McGary got the green light to start doing some football activities a week ago and he’s putting more on his plate this week. Head coach Dan Quinn said on Sunday that McGary has been cleared to participate fully in practices. The offensive tackle had a cardiac ablation
Report: Colts won’t go after Luck’s bonus moneyReport: Colts won’t go after Luck’s bonus money
Under NFL rules, the Colts could force Andrew Luck to pay them millions of dollars for abruptly retiring. But they won’t do that. The Colts and Luck have already reached an agreement that the team will not go after any of that money, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. NFL players who receive a signing
The only person Andrew Luck owes is himselfThe only person Andrew Luck owes is himself
The whining about Andrew Luck’s retirement and how it impacted people not named Andrew Luck is baffling. He made the right choice for his health and future.
Indians’ Ramirez fractures bone in hand, on ILIndians’ Ramirez fractures bone in hand, on IL
Indians infielder Jose Ramirez, who is batting .254 with 20 homers and 75 RBIs this season, suffered a fractured bone in his right hand and is on the injured list.
Brooks Koepka takes one-shot lead in chase for FedExCupBrooks Koepka takes one-shot lead in chase for FedExCup
ATLANTA — Brooks Koepka got up-and-down for birdie from behind the 18th green to complete a bogey-free Sunday morning at the TOUR Championship and set up a dramatic finish for $15 million in the FedExCup. Koepka had two bogeys in five holes of the third round when it was suspended Saturday because lightning struck a 60-foot pine at East Lake and injured six people who had been standing near the tree. They were treated and released from hospitals that night. Koepka had a 2-under 68 and was at 15 under par. Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele were one shot behind. McIlroy had a 68 and Schauffele made his first hole-in-one for a 67. Justin Thomas, who had a one-shot lead when play resumed, and Paul Casey were four back.