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Andrew Luck spent seven seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts after joining the team in 2012. The quarterback was tipped for success in the league but unexpectedly hung up his cleats in 2019 aged 29.
Despite retiring at a relatively young age, he made a small fortune during his short football career on the big stage. According to reports from Wealthy Gorilla, Luck's net worth is a whopping $40 million as of 2022.
Andrew Luck's career earnings in the NFL
Luck's net worth has been boosted courtesy of his seven-year NFL career. The quarterback signed a rookie four-year rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth $22 million, including a $14.5 million signing bonus.
He then signed a mammoth $122 million, five-year extension with the Colts in 2016. At the, it was the biggest contract in NFL history. However, Luck forfeited $58 million upon his retirement in 2019.
During his playing days, Luck had a few endorsements with Nike. Over the years, the former NFL star has also invested in various ventures that have yielded him profitable returns.
Why did Andrew Luck retire?
While speaking to ESPN earlier this week, Luck revealed that playing in the NFL was not the healthiest way to live for himself. The 32-year-old explained that his decision to retire stemmed from the physical and mental demands of the league. Luck said:
"To play quarterback, you're not allowed to worry about anything except the task at hand. And that seeps into other areas of life. It's not the healthiest way to live."
Since his retirement from the NFL, Luck has been able to spend more time with his family. The four-time Pro Bowler married his long-term girlfriend Nicole Pechanec in 2019 and the couple are now parents to two daughters.
