WESTFIELD, Ind. A strained calf prevented Andrew Luck from throwing at the Indianapolis Colts offseason workouts.Unlike the past two summers, nobody at training camp seems terribly worried.General manager Chris Ballard said Wednesday the Colts will limit the work of Luck and a handful of his teammates as a precaution when practice begins Thursday. He didnt do anything this spring and we dont want him to have a setback, Ballard said after the Colts reported to their complex in Westfield, a northwestern suburb of Indianapolis. Were just making sure were taking all the right steps with him and with all of these guys https://www.coltsgoodsstore.com/128-Colts_Matthew_Adams_Jersey.The other players on that list include tight ends Jack Doyle and Ross Travis, starting safety Clayton Geathers, and receiver Deon Cain, all coming back from injuries. Second-year receiver Daurice Fountain could miss a few days, too, after rolling an ankle during a private workout. Running back Spencer Ware has been placed on the physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed muscle injury.Previously, Ballard said second-year coach Frank Reich also would give extra days off to older veterans such as longtime left tackle Anthony Castonzo and defensive end Justin Houston, a free agent signee. And the Colts intend to be especially cautious with players during the first week of camp when Ballard said data show most injuries occur.Outsiders dont appear to be worried. With expectations of the Colts making a deep playoff run soaring, players are downplaying the talk and focusing on what they need to get done over the next three weeks at Grand Park Sports Campus.We always talk about blocking out the noise, All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard said. I just have a laser focus so Im coming in with the same mentality as last year.There is good reason for hope.After missing the entire 2017 season following surgery on his throwing shoulder, Luck returned last year and led the Colts to their first playoff a ...
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