Despite Andrew Luck's prolonged absence and confusion about a lower left leg injury, the Indianapolis Colts have a "guarded optimism" for the quarterback's availability to open the regular season, according to sources familiar with the team's sentiments.
Colts coach Frank Reich said this week he would like to know who will line up quarterback for the team's opener following the team's week 3 preseason game Aug. 24 against the Bears. Reich wants to see enough progress to feel better about Luck's chances, a source added.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said earlier this week that tests done on Luck on Monday night revealed the quarterback has gone from dealing with a calf strain, which he originally was diagnosed with in March, to currently having pain in the "high anklish" area of his left leg.