Indiana Native Mike Epps Salutes Andrew Luck After Colts Quarterback Announces Shocking Retirement

Comedian Mike Epps is putting some respect on Andrew Luck's name. The Indiana native has come forward to salute the Colts quarterback following his shocking retirement announcement.

Epps went to Instagram Sunday to share a throwback pic of himself alongside Luck with words of encouragement.

Man – instant Colts legend for what he did in a short amount of time. @TheRealMikeEpps #AndrewLuck [Peep #SOHH.com hourly for your latest news!] #SOHHNews #MustRead #HipHopNews #RapNews #MusicNews pic.twitter.com/1txsl1qNwa

— SOHH (@sohh) August 25, 2019

Late Saturday night, Luck broke the news of his retirement to the masses.

BREAKING: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is planning to retire, according to a report from ESPN. Luck has struggled to recover from a leg injury. https://t.co/9Y7JMqbJOj

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 25, 2019

Physical toll on Andrew Luck through 6 NFL seasons:
» Torn cartilage in 2 ribs
» partially torn abdomen
» a lacerated kidney that left him peeing blood
» at least 1 concussion
» a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder
» and this mysterious calf/ankle issue that led to this

— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) August 25, 2019

The popular QB ultimately cited physical pain for leading to his decision.

The Colts quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. “I’m in pain, I’m still in pain. It’s been four years of this pain, rehab cycle,” Luck said. “It’s a myriad of issues — calf strain, posterior ankle impingement, high ankle sprain. Part of my journey going forward will be figuring out how to feel better.” (NY Post)