According to Ian Rapoport, the Colts are confident that they will sign QB Andrew Luck to an extension this offseason. As Rapoport notes, Indy believes more in Luck than ever before and locking him up is their top priority. As PFR notes, Luck is signed through 2016 at just over $16MM. Indianapolis picked up the fifth year option on Andrew's rookie contract prior to the 2015 season.
Given Luck's standing as one of the best QB's in the NFL and his importance to the Colts organization, it's reasonable that his extension could exceed Aaron Rodgers' $22MM AAV and could even set a record for guaranteed money. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, franchise tagging Luck would be the only way to keep him in Indy beyond 2016.
While Luck obviously wants to get paid, he is also tired of all the "rebuilding" talk in Indy. Ultimately, he is open to an extension.
Luck was injured for the first time in his NFL career in 2015, missing nine games with shoulder and abdominal injuries. In four years with the Colts, he has led them to three 11-5 seasons, three playoff appearances, and the AFC Championship game in 2014. That year, he threw for a career-high 4761 yards and led the NFL with 40 touchdown passes.
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