Jets quarterback Jordan Travis has announced his retirement at the age of just 24 for health reasons.

Quarterback Jordan Travis’ dream of an NFL career is over.

On Wednesday, the 24-year-old from the New York Jets announced the end of his active career.

Travis spent his entire rookie season recovering from a serious leg injury he suffered in his last college game at Florida State.

:Jets QB Jordan Travis is retiring from the NFL at the age of 24.

“I gave everything I had to the rehab process but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded the way we hoped. … I’ve been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply.” pic.twitter.com/QoG9QsSHyS

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 30, 2025

“I gave everything I had to rehab, but despite all the effort, my leg never responded the way we had hoped,” Travis explained in a handwritten letter announcing his retirement. ”After many prayers and consultations with doctors, medical experts, and my agent, I have been advised to retire from the sport I love so much.”

Travis was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round in 2024, 171st overall.

“It’s unfortunate that after so much hard work, he was unable to return to the field. We support his decision and wish him all the best,” Jets GM Darren Mougey was quoted as saying in an official statement from the franchise regarding Travis’ retirement.

Travis began his college career in Louisville in 2018 before transferring to Florida. For Florida State, he threw for 8,644 yards, 65 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions in 46 games.

Before his injury, Travis was considered a candidate for the first two rounds of the draft alongside Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix, JJ McCarthy, and Bo Nix.