Tim Tebow lower by Jacksonville Jaguars, ending his NFL return

It seems like Tim Tebow’s shot at a second NFL profession has come to an finish. The previous soccer star, who sought a return to the game after a six-year hiatus, was launched by the Jacksonville Jaguars, the group announced on Tuesday morning. 

Tebow, 34, responded to the group’s choice in a sequence of tweets.

“Grateful for the highs and even the lows, the alternatives, and the setbacks. I’ve by no means needed to make choices out of concern of failure and I am grateful for the possibility to have pursued a dream,” he wrote. “Thanks to the @Jaguars group and everybody who has supported me on this journey.”

Tebow concluded his posts with a Bible verse, “And we all know that…God works all issues collectively for good. Romans 8:28”

The tight finish briefly performed within the Jags’ first preseason recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.

Tebow rose to fame greater than a decade in the past, profitable the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and main the College of Florida to 2 nationwide championship titles whereas he was the quarterback for the Gators.

The Denver Broncos drafted him within the first spherical (twenty fifth general) in 2010. After spending time with the Broncos, the New York Jets and the New England Patriots, he ended up with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015 however was lower on the finish of coaching camp.

He then pursued a profession in baseball, becoming a member of the minor leagues in 2016 and making all of it the best way to the triple-A group of the New York Mets. Tebow introduced his retirement from the league earlier this yr.