The Facts: The Colts are Andrew Luck for 2017. The team announced Thursday the quarterback will be placed on injured reserve.

Diehards Line: Luck underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder in January. Despite early optimism that he would be ready for the 2017 season, the Pro Bowler has missed the entire season and will be shut down for the remainder of the year. General manager Chris Ballard said Thursday the plan for Luck is rest and rehab. The QB won't undergo a second operation. Ballard dismissed the idea the shoulder injury could be career threatening. Placing Luck on IR ends season-long speculation about when the QB could return and places the franchise squarely in the hands of second-year passer Jacoby Brissett, who has started the past seven games.