Irsay: Colts optimistic Luck has 'turned the corner' in shoulder rehab

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay expressed confidence Monday that Andrew Luck has finally "turned the corner" in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery, which he underwent over 14 months ago.

"All indicators are (the) healing is going really well, and we feel really optimistic that he's turned the corner and has a full decade ahead of him of excellence," Irsay said, according to Mike Chappell of WTTV. "That’s a long period of time."

While Colts general manager Chris Ballard said last week the team intends to ease Luck back into workouts in April, Irsay hopes his franchise player will be able to let loose.

"I expect him to throw quite a bit," Irsay said. "I expect him to channel his Brett Favre, if you will, and just say 'The hell with it. Let's go play football; let's go rock and roll."

Luck missed the entirety of the 2017 season and the Colts limped to a 4-12 record without him. However, after a year of uncertainty, Luck eased concerns in February by ruling out a second procedure on his throwing shoulder.