The Indianapolis Colts believe that trading the third overall pick in this week's NFL Draft shows how much confidence they have in Andrew Luck going forward.
"We traded the third pick in the draft to move back to 6," Chris Ballard said. "I think that said we're pretty confident in where he's at."
Luck hasn't thrown a football since October 2017 and the Colts continue to take a methodical approach in his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury. Last month, the Colts dealt the No. 3 pick to the New York Jets for No. 6, two second-round picks (No. 37 and 49) in this year's draft and an additional second-round pick in next year's draft.
Keeping the third pick would have allowed the Colts to grab one of the top quarterback in the draft.
"[We're] very comfortable where he's at," Ballard said. "Working on his strength part of it, throwing motion. But he's in a good spot, guys. I feel good where he's at, feel good about where he's going. Keep working and getting back to playing football. His health is our No. 1 priority."
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