The have "guarded optimism" that quarterback will be ready for Indianapolis' first regular game against the on Sept. 8. Luck is currently dealing with a high-left ankle injury that is a result of the calf strain he continues to deal with. , the man Luck replaced in 2012, believes that the Colts' current franchise quarterback will be good to go when Indianapolis kicks off the regular season. Manning, who attended his first Colts' training camp practice since 2011 (his last season with the Colts) on Thursday, was asked about Luck, who was officially ruled out of playing for the remainder of the preseason on Tuesday
Michael Brantley Jersey . Will Andrew Luck be ready for Week One? Heres what Peyton Manning told me when I asked him about #12. Anthony Calhoun (@ACwishtv) "Just encourage him," Manning said of his recent interactions with Luck. "Wish him luck. I know he wants to be out here. I know that's always the hardest thing when I was not playing with him not being
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