Florida State legend and former New York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis recently announced his decision to medically retire from football due to a major leg injury that he could not overcome in his rehab process.
Many former and current teammates have reached out in support of him.
Jared Verse Pays Tribute to Jordan Travis After Former FSU QB Announces Retirement
Los Angeles Rams star defensive end and former teammate of Travis’s at Florida State, Jared Verse, recently posted a very thoughtful tribute to Travis on social media.
Not many people love the game of football the way you do. Watching this chapter close hurts, but seeing the strength, heart, and grace you’ve shown through it all makes me even prouder to call you my brother. I’ll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I’ll always be in… pic.twitter.com/S4hbQTDAJ7
— Jared Verse (@JaredVerse1) April 30, 2025
This appears to be one of those relationships that goes beyond the sport of football.
These words from Verse prove that Travis made a great impact on his teammates during his playing days, and that hasn’t been forgotten in the slightest.
Jordan Travis’s Legacy: A Relentless Competitor Who Gave Everything to the Game
A lot of young players in Travis’s shoes would have just given up right at the beginning because of all the pain and frustration that comes with a major lower-body injury.
But Travis fought and fought until the answer was eventually revealed to him. It is very reminiscent of his time at Florida State.
The 24-year-old was a gamer with the Seminoles, as he always made his teammates believe. The 2023 ACC Player of the Year guided the program to a total of 21 wins over his final two seasons, and that includes the 11 consecutive wins in 2023 before his injury. He threw for nearly 6,000 yards and combined for 44 passing touchdowns, along with just seven interceptions, across 2022 and 2023.
The Louisville transfer also had 31 career rushing touchdowns at the college level, which should not go unnoticed. He was a true competitor and was willing to do whatever it took to win games.
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Although it is not fun to see a great player call it a career due to the severity of his or her injury, it is good that he is at peace with his decision. It is also great to see former teammates step up and show support for him even in a sad moment.
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