Jordan Travis injury: Details on Jets QB's devastating moment with FSU which led to early retirement 

Jordan Travis was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round last year. He likely would have been picked much higher than that following his excellent college football career with the Florida State Seminoles, but a severe injury in his final season left questions about his overall outlook.

Travis injured his left leg in a game against North Alabama in the 2023 season. Travis got his foot trapped after he was hip-dropped by North Alabama defender Shaun Meyers during a scramble.

He writhed in pain on the field before medical personnel put an air cast on his leg and transported him to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated ankle. He still finished in fifth place for the Heisman Trophy voting, despite his year being cut short.

The quarterback prospect spent his entire rookie season in the NFL on the injured list rehabbing his leg. Many anticipated that he would return to the team, potentially at training camp, but that is no longer the case.

Travis announced his retirement on Wednesday, explaining that his leg never properly responded to treatment.

Travis stated:

"I gave everything I had to the rehab process, but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded the way we had hoped. After much prayer and consultation ... I've been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply."

Jordan Travis will be just 25 years old when the new season kicks off, so this is devastating news for the young quarterback.

Travis continued:

"It's crazy how fast life can change. This is not the ending I had ever imagined."

Jordan Travis' agent Deiric Jackson told ESPN that the Jets "tried to rush" the quarterback back from his injury rehab. Jackson was apparently optimistic that his client would be ready for the 2025 season, but blamed the franchise for what eventually resulted in a setback in his recovery. General Manager Darren Mougey reportedly declined to comment on the situation.

Jets QB situation following Jordan Travis' retirement

Jordan Travis

Jordan Travis was potentially in the New York Jets' future plans when they selected him in the 2024 NFL draft. They likely knew that his injury would require an extensive rehab process, but with Aaron Rodgers on their roster, they had plenty of time to develop him as an option in later years.

This is no longer the situation following his retirement, which, interestingly, came just days after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft. The Jets elected not to pick a quarterback this year, despite having opportunities to do so. They will move forward in the offseason with Justin Fields as their projected starter, Tyrod Taylor as their expected backup, and Adrian Martinez in a depth role.