Tim Tebow thanks Jaguars for opportunity; cut from the team

Tebow was one several players cut on Tuesday.

Jacksonville, Fl — Former Nease High School and Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow has been cut from the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tebow was making a longshot bid to rejoin the NFL as a tight end. He appeared during the Jaguars first preseason game on Saturday.

“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”, Tebow wrote on Twitter.

The team announced the following roster moves:

  • CB DJ Daniel (waived)
  • WR Josh Imatorbhebhe (waived/injured)
  • WR Tim Jones (waived/injured)
  • DT Daniel Ross (reserve/injured)