NFL: Colts QB Andrew Luck To Miss More Practices Because Of Calf Strain

Andrew Luck sat out of practice Tuesday because of a lingering calf injury. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback also will miss at least the next two days and the team's preseason opener, coach Frank Reich said Tuesday.

The nagging calf strain reportedly has bothered the signal-caller for the past three months. He was on the sidelines Tuesday following an off day for the team Monday. Reich noted Luck will not take a snap in the team's exhibition opener Aug. 8 against the Buffalo Bills, but the coach said that plan already had been in place. His status for the remaining preseason games is uncertain.

The quarterback spoke to assembled media Tuesday after the practice and said he felt pain during Sunday's practice. Luck said the pain had not improved, and both he and the team agreed he should sit out as a precaution.

"I did a disservice to myself by saying I'd be ready. It's a calf strain. I say lower leg because I feel pain at my ankle," Luck said.

The quarterback also acknowledged the possibility of surgery was discussed but determined to be unnecessary.

"I've had images and X-rays and everything, and my Achilles is not at extra risk. There are no tears or swelling or anything that's indicated," he said.

The quarterback, who missed the entire 2017 season because of shoulder injury, also said he anticipated being ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener Sept. 8 when the Colts visit the Los Angeles Chargers. Luck, 29, missed organized team activities and minicamp after injuring the calf during the spring.

Expectations are high for the Colts, who are almost universally viewed as the favorite to win the AFC South. In the off-season, they signed pass rusher Marcus Houston and receiver Devin Funchess among other notable roster moves.

The Colts currently have odds of 14/1 to win the Super Bowl, tied with three other clubs for the third-biggest favorite on the wagering menu.