Michigan QB Jack Tuttle, 25, Retires from Football After 5 Concussions: ‘Need to Start Prioritizing My Health’

Mar. 15, 2025

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After suffering from his fifth concussion and still recovering from an injury to his throwing arm, Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle has announced that he is retiring from football.

In a lengthy post on Instagramon Monday, Oct. 28, the seventh-year senior shared the decision, and said he was “prioritizing” his health.

Tuttle has played in two games this season, including one start for the Wolverines. Last year, he was a backup toJ.J. McCarthyon the national championship team, and before that, he backed up Michael Penix Jr. when the quarterback played for Indiana.

Over the course of this season, Tuttle has passed for 306 yards, including one touchdown and two interceptions.

In his announcement, the athlete took time to thank those who have supported him in his college career.

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With his playing days now behind him, the California native said he plans to pursue a career in coaching.

Tuttle’s retirement marks the second time in a week that a college quarterback has elected to medically retire.

Last week, North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall announced that he would step away after aseries of head injurieson the field.

source: people.com