NFL community reacts to stunning Andrew Luck retirement news

Out of nowhere, Andrew Luck is reportedly retiring from the NFL due to a feeling of being mentally worn down.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke this incredibly surprising story Saturday night. It practically broke football Twitter, which had been gleefully absorbing the first big college football game of the year until Schefter dropped the hammer.

Here’s how the Luck retirement news hit the NFL community.

Andrew Luck (per @AdamSchefter) retiring at this age (29, 30 on Sept. 12) and stage is more stunning than the retirements of Jim Brown, Barry Sanders and anyone else you want to name.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) August 25, 2019

In retiring, I have Andrew Luck giving up $58.1 million in future money.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 25, 2019

Indianapolis after hearing that Andrew Luck is RETIRING. pic.twitter.com/dO9lnFfIGh
— The Darkest Timeline Numbersmuncher (@NumbersMuncher) August 25, 2019

andrew luck retired before tom brady pic.twitter.com/vlZseXGCzw
— Michael Thompson (@That_Guy_MT2) August 25, 2019

I will adjust ranks. Soon. #AndrewLuck. For now… pic.twitter.com/IOdozZLaHo
— Christopher Harris (@HarrisFootball) August 25, 2019

I've known Andrew Luck since he was in 9th grade. I've known his father, Oliver Luck, since 1982. I feel terrible for both of them. Andrew, like his dad, is incredibly smart and will be a big success in whatever he does next.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 25, 2019

That came out of left field, but if your head and heart isn't in it, its better to walk away from the game. Best of luck to Andrew Luck
— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) August 25, 2019

I wonder who’s more heartbroken right now. Colts fans or fantasy owners who drafted Luck…. I’m completely shocked 😯
— Ian Williams (@IWilliams95) August 25, 2019

I understand Andrew Luck being exhausted from all the rehabbing and injuries. I basically spent 3 years rehabbing something almost everyday. It’s brutal. It wears you down. Hope Luck can take a mental break he needs and eventually make a return when he’s ready.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) August 25, 2019

Andrew luck pic.twitter.com/u3629PleEs
— carl lawson (@carllawson55) August 25, 2019