Andrew Luck and The Tampering Controversy: Colts Investigate Commanders
The Indianapolis Colts have asked NFL officials to review potential tampering by the Washington Commanders regarding retired quarterback Andrew Luck (ESPN, 14 hours ago). The issue first surfaced when a report last year mentioned the Commanders’ interest in Luck (ProFootballTalk, 13 hours ago).
Both the Colts and Commanders made moves in 2022, but neither found satisfaction in the results (IndyStar, 1 day ago). Before trading for Carson Wentz as their 2022 NFL quarterback, the Commanders allegedly attempted to lure Andrew Luck out of retirement (New York Post, 1 day ago). In response to these rumors, Colts owner Jim Irsay issued a warning to anyone who contacted Luck about tampering (Commanders Wire, 13 hours ago).
A source close to Luck, however, stated that the Commanders did not contact him, his father, or his uncle, who was acting as his agent at the time (Washington Post, 16 hours ago). Despite these claims, the Colts have still requested a formal investigation into potential wrongdoing by the Commanders (Sports Illustrated, 23 hours ago).
As the organization braces itself for any potential sanctions that may arise from the investigation, various news stories have emerged surrounding the Commanders, Luck, head coach Ron Rivera, Kamren Curl, and K.J. Henry (Riggo’s Rag, 6 hours ago).
The Colts’ decision to launch an investigation into the Commanders for alleged tampering follows their previous warning to the team (AS USA, 16 hours ago). The NFL is now tasked with determining whether there was any improper contact between the two parties (Yahoo Sports, 18 hours ago).
As more information becomes available about the alleged tampering, it remains to be seen whether the Commanders will face any penalties, and if Luck’s camp will continue to deny any contact.
