Jordan Travis retired because a leg injury was suffered in the state of Florida

The quarterback Jordan Travis, a choice in the fifth round in the head of last year, informed the Jets about his retirement, New York said on Wednesday.

Travis suffered a broken and distributed ankle in November 2023 while playing quarterback for the State Florida, and spent every 2024 non-football injuries for the list of jets because he suffered the injury in college. But Travis' leg is not in a place where he can continue his career in the professionals.

“On November 18, 2023 ,, My life took an unexpected turn“, Travis said in a explanation published by the team.” I gave the rehab process everything I had, but despite all efforts, my leg never reacted as we hoped. After a lot of prayer and advice with the doctors, medical experts and my agent, I was medically withdrawing from the game that I love so deeply. “

Travis is placed in the list of reserve/retired.

“Jordan informed us about his intention, due to the injury he suffered in the state of Florida, to retire,” said Jets GM Darren Mougey in a statement. “It is unfortunate that he could not return to the field after so hard. We support his decision and wish him only the best.”

Travis played in Louisville for a year before moving to Florida State in 2019. He played 46 games for the FSU and threw 8,644 yards and 65 touchdowns.