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Former Vanderbilt OL and Jaguars rookie retires from NFL after first minicamp
TL;DR
Jordan White, a rookie offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has retired from the NFL just one day after rookie minicamp. The team has placed him on the reserve/retired list.
Key points
- Jordan White retires from the NFL after rookie minicamp
- He was signed as an undrafted free agent
- The Jaguars placed him on the reserve/retired list
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It only took one Jacksonville Jaguars rookie minicamp for offensive lineman Jordan White to decide he didn't want to play in the NFL.
The Jaguars announced on Monday that they have placed White on the reserve/retired list, which means he's hanging up his cleats just one day after the conclusion of rookie minicamp.
White, who played his college ball at Vanderbilt, was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.
Even rookie minicamp can be a harsh wake-up call to young players, who quickly find out just what being an NFL player entails. It appears that might have been the case for Jordan, although we can't say for sure.
Along with placing White on the reserve/retired list, the Jaguars also signed running back Ameer Abdullah, re-signed offensive lineman Sal Wormley, who will be taking White's place on the offseason roster, and waived running back Ja'Quinden Jackson.
Abdullah is the most notable name on the list of transactions for the Jaguars.
Q&A
Why did Jordan White retire from the NFL after minicamp?
Jordan White decided he didn't want to play in the NFL after participating in his first rookie minicamp.
What team did Jordan White sign with after the 2026 NFL Draft?
Jordan White signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
What does it mean for a player to be placed on the reserve/retired list?
Being placed on the reserve/retired list means the player has officially retired from playing, and they are no longer part of the team's active roster.
