Michigan graduate quarterback Jack Tuttle announced his retirement from football Monday night, citing medical reasons. He missed last weekend’s game against Michigan State due to an undisclosed injury at the time, and revealed in a statement posted on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with a concussion.
Tuttle, who suffered his fifth career concussion last week and also injured his pitching arm this offseason, has decided to prioritize his health and step away from football.
“This past year has been a tough one, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that never fully healed, causing ongoing issues,” Tuttle said in a statement. “And unfortunately, my recent experience enduring my fifth concussion has revealed the painful truth that I must prioritize my health. Throughout my college career, I have battled injuries many times. As a result, I have made the difficult choice to step away from the game I love.”
Tuttle’s seven-year college career was filled with injuries. During his time at Indiana, he suffered a foot injury in 2021 and a season-ending shoulder injury in 2022. He joined the Wolverines before last season, but played limited minutes in 2023 before suffering a UCL injury. The recovery will be extended until 2024.
Tuttle was finally cleared to play in Michigan’s game against Washington this season, where he relieved junior quarterback Alex Orge in the second quarter. Initially, he provided a spark to the Wolverines’ offense until turnovers marred his performance. He was named the starter for Michigan’s next game against Illinois, making his first and only start of the season. Once again, they struggled with turnovers and were unable to lead the Wolverines to victory.
Michigan coach Sherone Moore seemed inclined to keep Tuttle as the starter after the game against the Fighting Illini, but Tuttle’s concussion ultimately landed him on Michigan State’s injury report. Returned. Therefore, Tuttle will prioritize his health and step away from competition, and his college career with the University of Michigan will end after playing a game and a half this season.
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