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5 NFL teams likely in the market for a new quarterback in 2019

By Peter Panacy

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 31: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts laughs on the sideline against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 31: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts laughs on the sideline against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts

Projected 2018 Starter: ???

The hope for the Indianapolis Colts will be Andrew Luck finally returning to his quarterbacking duties after an elongated shoulder injury.

Same situation as a year ago at this time.

Luck missed all of 2017 with this shoulder injury, although reports out of Indianapolis suggest he’ll be ready for the start of training camp.

Ready is one thing. Able to compete at his old level is another.

Luck will assuredly have rust when he returns. And even that is a best-case scenario, considering the numerous times we’ve heard he’ll be back sooner than later. A setback? That would be pretty horrible.

Unless you’re banking on No. 2 QB Jacoby Brissett being a long-term fixture.

At least the Colts elected to address their shaky offensive line, grabbing Notre Dame offensive guard Quenton Nelson at No. 6 overall in the NFL Draft. That should make whoever starts this season under center a bit more comfortable.

But with the seemingly endless question marks about Luck, another missed season would prompt Indy into the market for a quarterback next year.