Commanders reached out to Andrew Luck before start of 2022 season: report

The Washington Commanders are reportedly “all-in” on Sam Howell to take the reins because the beginning quarterback for the 2023 season and past, but it surely appeared they’d a backup plan simply in case his growth did not go as deliberate.

Howell solely appeared in a single recreation in the course of the season and was 11-of-19 for 169 yards with a landing move and an interception. Washington principally used Tyler Heinicke and Carson Wentz in 2022. ESPN reported Saturday that Howell can be given the primary alternative on the beginning job in 2023.

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Quarterback Sam Howell of the Washington Commanders drops again to move in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Photos)

Earlier than the 2022 season kicked off, Washington reportedly “referred to as each workforce that may have a quarterback out there” earlier than they acquired Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts. The Commanders additionally received in contact with Andrew Luck, ESPN reported.

Luck hasn’t performed because the 2018 season and with weeks to go earlier than the 2019 season, he abruptly retired from the NFL. Indianapolis hasn’t been the identical since and went with a number of veteran quarterbacks earlier than touchdown Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 choose of the 2023 draft.

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Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball in opposition to the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville. (Andy Lyons/Getty Photos)

Luck had 4,593 passing yards and 39 landing passes. He was the 2018 Comeback Participant of the Yr.

He advised ESPN he retired due to the multitude of accidents he suffered.

“To play quarterback, you are not allowed to fret about something besides the duty at hand,” Luck defined. “And that seeps into different areas of life. It isn’t the healthiest method to dwell.”

Andrew Luck of the Colts on the sidelines throughout a preseason recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Photos)

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Luck’s priorities started to shift and questioned his need to play soccer. To protect his bodily and psychological well being, he determined to name it quits.