Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles officially announces retirement from NFL

Blake Bortles, former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, has officially announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL). Bortles has played six seasons, which was a roller coaster ride for the 30-year-old quarterback. Bortles had never officially announced his retirement, although he played in the NFL last time in 2019 with the Los Angeles Rams.

While appearing on the podcast "Pardon My Take," Bortles stated that he had already retired from the game "quietly" but had not made the news public. The 30-year-old revealed the truth when asked whether he was in good shape to play for and sign with an NFL team. Bortles said it was the first time he made the news of his retirement public.




Notably, the former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback was the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft in 2014. Besides, in 2017, he almost reached the Super Bowl but lost the AFC Championship game to the New England Patriots. The Super Bowl was won by Tom Brady and the Patriots, and Bortles' career started to go downhill after that. The Jacksonville Jaguars then roped Nick Foles into the squad to replace Bortles, who was struggling. Interestingly, Bortles secured a three-year extension in 2018, which was quite lucrative.

Blake Bortles has also served as a back-up for the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos.

FAQs

1. Who is Blake Bortles?
   Blake Bortles is a former quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He officially announced his retirement from the NFL recently.
2. . When did Blake Bortles play his last NFL game?
   Blake Bortles played his last NFL game in 2019.