New York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis' NFL career has ended before it ever truly started.
The 24-year-old informed the club of his intent to retire after being medically advised to do so. Travis didn't play a down after being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft following a gruesome leg injury at Florida State.
"On November 18, 2023, my life took an unexpected turn," Travis said in a statement, via the team. "I gave everything I had to the rehab process but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded the way we hoped. After much prayer and consultation with the doctors, medical experts and my agent, I've been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply."
The quarterback was placed on the reserve/retired list, per the league transaction wire.
Travis sustained a horrific injury to his left leg in his final college game for the undefeated Seminoles against North Alabama on Nov. 18, 2023. The quarterback still finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting.
The Jets selected Travis in the fifth round last season, trading up to snag a signal-caller who could have been a Day 1, or at least Day 2, selection sans the injury. The hope was that, with time and rehab, Travis could overcome the injury and become a backup, if not a potential future starter. Those hopes now evaporate.
"Jordan has informed us of his intent to retire due to the injury he sustained while at Florida State," general manager Darren Mougey said in a statement. "It is unfortunate that he was unable to get back on the field after working so hard. We support his decision and wish him only the best."
