Irsay: Andrew Luck is throwing but still questionable for opener

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is throwing and will be ready around the start of the season, owner Jim Irsay said following Sunday's preseason opener.

Irsay couldn't say unequivocally that Luck will play in the Sept. 10 opener against the Los Angeles Rams but added: "I would say his progression could not be better."

Irsay's comments followed those by General Manager Chris Ballard during the telecast of the game that he's pleased with  Luck's progress with the regular season less than one month away.

“His strength levels are probably better than they were at any point last season," Ballard added.

Luck played through partially torn labrum in 2016 and had surgery shortly after the season ended. The Colts have been patient as he rehabilitates the injury, placing him on the active physically unable to perform list. Luck can be activated from that list at any time.

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