Jets QB Jordan Travis retires attributable to critical leg harm whereas at FSU

Jordan Travis pushed by way of the struggles of an extended and valiant comeback try from a critical leg harm till he was instructed it was time to lastly stroll away.

The New York Jets introduced Wednesday that the quarterback knowledgeable them he’ll retire from enjoying soccer, a shocking NFL ending for the 24-year-old former Florida State star.

Travis harm his left leg throughout a recreation towards North Alabama in November 2023, the final time he performed in a recreation at any degree. His left leg rolled underneath a defender, twisting his ankle awkwardly and fracturing it.

Travis was a fifth-round draft decide final yr however spent final season on the Jets’ non-football harm checklist. The group will now place him on the reserve/retired checklist.

“On November 18, 2023, my life took an surprising flip,” Travis stated in an announcement launched by the Jets. “I gave every little thing I needed to the rehab course of however regardless of all my efforts, my leg by no means responded the way in which we hoped. After a lot prayer and session with the docs, medical consultants and my agent, I’ve been medically suggested to retire from the sport I like so deeply.”

Travis, who completed fifth within the Heisman Trophy voting that yr, accomplished 63.9% of his passes with 20 TDs and two interceptions — enhancing his draft inventory whereas main the Seminoles to an 11-0 begin earlier than his harm.

Shortly after being drafted, Travis acknowledged he had thought of sometime changing Aaron Rodgers as New York’s quarterback. He additionally insisted he by no means had any doubts he would recuperate from his harm and play once more.

“No, sir. By no means,” he stated final Might. “I imply, I like adversity. I like waking up each single day and having to choose. It simply makes the story an entire lot cooler. I’ve all the time stated that, from the day I broke my leg till now.

“I adore it, man. So, no, there’s by no means been a doubt in my thoughts.”

Travis’ agent Deiric Jackson instructed ESPN in March that the Jets “tried to hurry” the quarterback’s rehabilitation and that prompted a setback in his restoration. The group stated it adopted the plan created by Travis’ surgeon, and Jackson was “optimistic” the quarterback could be prepared for this season.

Jets basic supervisor Darren Mougey declined to touch upon Travis final week in the course of the draft when he was requested about his restoration.

“Jordan has knowledgeable us of his intent to retire as a result of harm he sustained whereas at Florida State,” Mougey stated in an announcement Wednesday. It’s unlucky that he was unable to get again on the sector after working so onerous. We help his resolution and need him solely the very best.”

In a hand-printed observe posted on his X account, Travis stated he was “overwhelmed with gratitude” as he mirrored on his journey. He included his assertion that was shared by the Jets and thanked the group for “believing in me and offering me with the chance to reside out the last word dream.” He additionally thanked his familiy, buddies, coaches and teammates for his or her help.

“It’s loopy how briskly life can change,” Travis wrote. “This isn’t the ending I had ever imagined, however I do belief The Lord’s Plan above all else.”

Reporting by The Related Press.

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