The Colts like other teams in the past could have asked for a prorated portion of their money back but decided to let Andrew Luck ride off in the sunset with his cash.
It is another reason why NFL contracts and still indeed trash, the money was a signing bonus and he signed the contract, so in my mind, the money should be his regardless.
NFL teams don’t have to pay NFL players after they cut them and potentially force them into retirement.
Despite the fact that they could have recouped $24.8 million from their former quarterback, the Indianapolis Colts have reached a financial settlement with Andrew Luck and will not take back any of the money they are owed, league sources told ESPN.
The Colts essentially are telling Luck to keep it all, even though it is within their rights to reclaim the money.
The settlement was reached late last week, according to a source familiar with the talks.
Flip the page Luck’s retirement speech.