Quarterback Andrew Luck announced to the Colts of Indianapolis that he was planning to retire from the NFL

Quarterback Andrew Luck, describing himself as "exhausted" by the treatment of injuries, announced in tears his retirement today from the Colts of Indianapolis and the NFL.

"It's not an easy decision," said Luck at a press conference after the Colts' pre-season game in Indianapolis against the Chicago Bears. "Honestly, it's the toughest decision of my life. But it's the right decision for me. For about four years, I've been in this cycle – injury, pain, rehabilitation, injury, pain, rehabilitation – and it's been relentless, relentless, in and out of season. And I felt stuck in it. And the only way for me not to play football is to stop playing football. This has taken away the joy of this game. "

Luck, who turns 30 next month, said he was considering retiring for about two weeks while he was facing his last setback, a leg injury that had kept him in check. l & # 39; gap.

According to Action Network Network, Luck is eschewing future revenues of 58.1 million US dollars (90.7 million New Zealand dollars). He was to earn $ 9.125 million this season, followed by $ 11 million in the next two seasons with bonuses.

His overall contract was five years, or $ 123 million, which he signed in 2017.

"I'm stuck in this process," said Luck. "I have not been able to live the life I want to live in. This has taken away the joy of this game. After 2016, when I played in pain and I could not m … train regularly, I swore I would not do it again.

"I find myself in a similar situation, and the only way forward for me is to get out of football and the cycle I am in. I arrived at the proverbial fork of the road. I took my vow of myself if I did it again, I would choose myself in a way. "

A four-time Pro Bowl pick and player of the year to come back from the league last season, Luck said he spoke to his teammates after Saturday night's game after previously consulting with Jim Irsay, General Manager Chris. Ballard and coach Frank Reich. He had planned to make his announcement Sunday, he said. But after the news was announced Saturday night, some Colts fans booed the chance as he was leaving the field and he met the reporters shortly thereafter.

"It hurts" to be booed, says luck.

Luck, the best selection of the NFL draft in 2012, leaves the league after seven seasons in the NFL, one of which he missed completely. He got the Colts as far as the AFC championship game but never reached the Super Bowl.

Andrew Luck, the son of former NFL quarterback Oliver Nuck, has described himself as "pretty exhausted and tired". He cited the lack of progress of his leg injury, which was originally described as a sprained calf, but was later referred to as an ankle injury. "I feel tired and not just physically," said Luck.

He played last season and led the Colts to the playoffs after missing the entire 2017 season after an operation at the shoulder.

"It's very difficult," said Luck, who became emotional several times during his impromptu farewell press conference. "I like this team." I like my team mates, the people of our building, the fans, the football, and as a member of this team, as a member of this team and because of that. As I feel, I know that I am unable to pour out my heart and soul in this position, which would not only miss me, but the team at the end too.And it is sad.But I am not sure of it. I also have a lot of clarity about it. "

Jacoby Brissett must take command of the starting quarterback of the Colts. He has played 20 games with the Colts in the past two seasons, totaling 13 touchdowns.