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Colts finally close the gap on “close,” sign Andrew Luck

Andrew Luck

Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck signs an autograph on a miniature Colts helmet during a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Canton, Ohio. The 2012 AFC rookies toured the hall Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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The Colts have taken care of business with top pick Andrew Luck, signing the quarterback Thursday afternoon.

Owner Jim Irsay has been tweeting about it being close for what seems like a month, but Indianapolis Star beat writer Mike Chappell tweeted out the news minutes ago.

There’s no drama left in such negotiations, as the Colts weren’t in a position to quibble over offset language. From a financial standpoint, it was expected all along to be nearly identical to the four-year, $22 million deal Cam Newton got a year ago.