Former FSU quarterback Jordan Travis is retiring from the NFL
1 may 2025 в 05:37
Jordan Travis, former quarterback of the University of Florida who was selected to play for the Jets, is retiring. Over a year after a serious leg injury during college football, the quarterback announced the reason for his retirement from the NFL.
Below you will find everything we know about Jordan’s retirement and his contract with the Jets.
Jordan is 24 years old as of April 2025.
After being selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Jordan signed a four-year contract with the team. According to Spotrac, the contract was worth $ 4.2 million with a signing bonus of $ 250,000 and an average salary of around $ 1 million.
On April 30, 2025, Jordan announced that the reason for his retirement was his leg injury. In a statement on Instagram, he wrote: «On November 18, 2023, my life took an unexpected turn. I gave all my strength to rehabilitation, but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded as we had hoped. After numerous prayers and consultations with doctors, medical experts, and my agent, it was medically recommended for me to retire from the game that I love so deeply».
Jordan added that it was «not the ending he ever envisioned» for his career.
Jets general manager Darren Mugi acknowledged Travis’s retirement, calling the decision «unfortunate», - but noting that the team supports him.
«Jordan informed us of his intention to retire due to the injury he sustained during his time at the University of Florida», - Darren said. «Unfortunately, he was unable to return to the field after such diligent work. We support his decision and wish him nothing but the best».
In November 2023, Jordan and his University of Florida teammates played against North Alabama. One of the opposing players used a hip-drop tackle, twisting Jordan’s ankle in the process. He was carried off the field, and later confirmed that the injury ended his college season.
After being selected by the Jets in the fifth round, Jordan was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list in August 2024. A Florida native, he spent the entire 2024 season in rehabilitation after the injury
Below you will find everything we know about Jordan’s retirement and his contract with the Jets.
Jordan is 24 years old as of April 2025.
After being selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Jordan signed a four-year contract with the team. According to Spotrac, the contract was worth $ 4.2 million with a signing bonus of $ 250,000 and an average salary of around $ 1 million.
On April 30, 2025, Jordan announced that the reason for his retirement was his leg injury. In a statement on Instagram, he wrote: «On November 18, 2023, my life took an unexpected turn. I gave all my strength to rehabilitation, but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded as we had hoped. After numerous prayers and consultations with doctors, medical experts, and my agent, it was medically recommended for me to retire from the game that I love so deeply».
Jordan added that it was «not the ending he ever envisioned» for his career.
Jets general manager Darren Mugi acknowledged Travis’s retirement, calling the decision «unfortunate», - but noting that the team supports him.
«Jordan informed us of his intention to retire due to the injury he sustained during his time at the University of Florida», - Darren said. «Unfortunately, he was unable to return to the field after such diligent work. We support his decision and wish him nothing but the best».
In November 2023, Jordan and his University of Florida teammates played against North Alabama. One of the opposing players used a hip-drop tackle, twisting Jordan’s ankle in the process. He was carried off the field, and later confirmed that the injury ended his college season.
After being selected by the Jets in the fifth round, Jordan was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list in August 2024. A Florida native, he spent the entire 2024 season in rehabilitation after the injury
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