Overview

• Luck told The Athletic that he “fell out of love” with football, summing up his decision to retire at age 29 in August 2019.
• He said a series of injuries—from a lacerated kidney to a torn labrum and repeated concussions—sapped his enjoyment and availability on the field.
• The former Colts quarterback admitted he still carries guilt over walking away and believes he let his teammates down.
• Since November 2024, Luck has served as general manager of Stanford’s football program, a role in which he says he has rediscovered his passion for the game.
• He revealed he once expected to play professionally until his 40s before mounting injuries forced an early exit.