Jets reportedly ‘rushed’ former FSU QB Jordan Travis’ rehab causing setback

Former Florida State star and fan-favorite quarterback Jordan Travis had a remarkable career with the Seminoles. He helped spark a resurgence in Tallahassee, Florida, and holds numerous FSU career records, including touchdowns responsible for, total offense, quarterback rushing yards, and quarterback rushing touchdowns.

It was a jaw-dropping moment when Travis went down with a horrific season-ending ankle injury, prematurely concluding his college career. The 2023 team went on to close out the two games remaining and win the ACC Championship without him. However, his influence on the team was so profound that his absence was linked (at least in big media's eyes) to them being snubbed from the 2023 College Football Playoff.

Travis was selected in the fifth round by the New York Jets and spent the 2024 season on the non-football injury list, rehabbing his ankle in hopes of getting on the field in some capacity. ESPN spoke with Travis' agent, and Jets GM, Darren Mourgey, believes that his rehabilitation was mishandled and rushed.

"His rehab with the Jets was not the best," his agent, Deiric Jackson, told ESPN. "They tried to rush him. It was too fast. There was pressure on the coaching staff and they tried to get him going sooner than the timeline really was. That caused the setback, and we had to shut him down completely."

The Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and will be looking for a new signal-caller in 2025. It is disheartening to hear that having someone with such potential already in your locker room has been set back due to rehab mismanagement, although, according to the report, "The Jets defended their position, with a team spokesman saying they adhered to the rehab plan created by Travis' surgeon, orthopedist Robert Anderson."

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis takes a moment to himself before the game against the Miami Hurricanes. — Nov 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) takes a moment to himself before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

The report would go on to state that the nature of his setback was not directly specified, but it was believed to be swelling and soreness from his surgically repaired ankle.

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start and hired Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, who in turn hired Mougey. It is unclear when the setback took place, but hopefully, the new regime will be better equipped to handle the former FSU star.

Travis' agent said that he is "optimistic" about his return in 2025.

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