For those hoping to see New York Jets' rookie quarterback Jordan Travis in action, the outlook is not favorable.
Travis, a late fifth-round draft pick, has been on Injured Reserve all season as the former Florida State superstar works his way back from a gruesome leg injury that prematurely ended his 2023 campaign last November. The ACC Player of the Year, who began his Jets' career on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list, likely won't see any game reps in 2024.
"I don't know that. Just because there have been some setbacks, I don't see the need to really rush it. We got to really protect this guy because I think he has got a real future," said interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich on Wednesday in Florham Park.
It appears to be a true redshirt year for Travis, who is the Jets' lone player holding NFI status. With veteran Tyrod Taylor backing up Aaron Rodgers, New York has UFL MVP Adrian Martínez stashed on the Practice Squad as an emergency option.
"He's still working his butt off. Great attitude. I try to make it a point every day to check in with him and see how he is doing," said Ulbrich.
While Travis has been working at the team facility daily, he apparently hasn't progressed as quickly as expected.
"He's doing good. He's in a good mental space. Physically, I know that it's not gone exactly as they thought it would, so still struggling through a few things here and there, but great attitude, great approach. He is here every day working," said Ulbrich.
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Taken at No. 171 overall, Travis has upside as a developmental prospect. The four-year FSU starter accounted for 10,500+ yards of total offense, 65 touchdown passes and 31 rushing touchdowns. In 2023, Travis threw for 20 touchdowns while being intercepted only twice over 11 games prior to the injury.
Travis took fifth place in the 2023 Heisman Trophy voting, becoming the highest FSU finisher since Jameis Winston in 2013.
Back in late August, former Jets' head coach Robert Saleh reported that "his rehab is going to be a little longer than we anticipated obviously" and he would start the season on the shelf.
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