Tim Tebow Released By The Jacksonville Jaguars
Tim Tebow’s attempted return to the NFL has been cut short as the Jacksonville Jaguars have released the former quarterback attempting to make the roster as a tight end.
Tebow went to Twitter after the news broke to express his gratitude.
Thankful for the highs and even the lows, the opportunities, and the setbacks. I’ve never wanted to make decisions out of fear of failure and I’m grateful for the chance to have pursued a dream…
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 17, 2021
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Thank you to the @Jaguars organization and everyone who has supported me in this journey.
And we know that…God works all things together for good. Romans 8:28
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 17, 2021
On May 20, Tebow signed a one-year contract to play tight end for the Jaguars. He seemed to start well. However, when contact was implemented into practice, his lack of blocking experience was a major setback.
“We knew that was an uphill battle for Tim,” head coach Urban Meyer said. “Players loved him, locker room loved him, but it was the right thing.”
Tebow played thirteen snaps and was targeted once in the Jaguars’ recent loss to the Cleveland Browns. Tebow was the only tight end not to play a special team snap, and Meyer said that was a big reason for him being cut.
“Two of the special teams’ phases are tackling, and if you’ve never tackled [it’s not easy to do]. “Every off day, we’ll have a two to three-hour meeting about roster management,” said Meyer. “We expect to be very good in special teams. Tight end position is one of those and tailback — if he can’t contribute on special teams, that’s a tough go.”
Tebow has not played in the NFL since the 2015 preseason and has spent the last six years as a broadcaster on the SEC Network while working on his baseball career.
Tebow played quarterback for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles before switching positions this year. Tebow played for Meyer in college at the University of Florida. Tebow also grew up in Jacksonville, Fl.
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