Well, this one stings. Jordan Travis, the once-hotshot quarterback for the New York Jets, just announced he’s hanging up his cleats—for good. And it’s all thanks to a brutal leg injury that’s been haunting him since his final game at Florida State last year.
Travis, drafted in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, was supposed to be the next big thing for the Jets. But after a lengthy rehab and endless setbacks, the young QB’s dreams have come crashing down. He posted a heartfelt message about trusting the “Lord’s Plan” and that life’s changes can come fast. But no matter how fast, this one feels like a gut punch.
— Jordan Travis (@jordantrav13) April 30, 2025
“I thought I’d be leading the Jets, but here we are,” Travis said, showing grace and maturity beyond his years. “I trust the plan above all else.”
Love you 4 life bro https://t.co/gmVGPs7BEO
— Jordan Travis (@jordantrav13) April 30, 2025
Travis was the star at Florida State in 2023, leading them to an 11-0 season and finishing fifth in Heisman voting. But after his devastating leg injury, things just never clicked again.
His agent isn’t holding back, claiming the Jets might have rushed the rehab, and now, Travis’s NFL career is over before it ever really began.
It’s a bummer, but hey, this is the NFL. One minute you’re a star, the next—retirement. But Travis isn’t going out without leaving his mark. It’s the end of an era for the Jets, and the start of something new for Travis.