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Andrew Luck still not 100 percent after November kidney injury

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It's been over five months since it was reported that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck would miss two-to-six weeks with a lacerated kidney.

The Colts opened their voluntary offseason training program Monday and, while Luck was in attendance, the franchise quarterback admits he's feeling better, but he's still not yet fully healthy.

"I still have some work to do certainly," Luck told Colts.com, when asked about his health. "That being said, you're always working to get better. You're always working to feel better. You're always working to be in better shape, to be more physically fit, so that's still a process."

It's not uncommon for players to become more patient with physical rehabilitation during the offseason in comparison to during the season. Luck has been sticking to the plan his trainers designed for him since the season ended.

"It's been a process that we laid down in basically that first week after the season ended with our trainers and physical therapists coaches and myself," said Luck. "We said, 'Alright, here's the plan. Here's the plan basically until training camp starts and let's follow this plan.' It's been a great plan so far. I feel really, really good."

During the first phase of the offseason program, teams are limited to strength and conditioning activities and physical rehabilitation due to CBA restrictions. Luck won't be allowed to throw passes as part of official team activities until the team's mini-camp opens June 7.

Good news for Colts fans: He has another four-and-a-half months to get game-ready.

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