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

The seventh-year senior previously played at Utah and Indiana before backing up J.J. McCarthy during the 2023 championship season

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 Instagram on Monday, Oct. 28, the seventh-year senior shared the decision, and said he was “prioritizing” his health.

“The past year has been challenging, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which has caused ongoing issues,” Tuttle, 25, wrote. “And, unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth: that I need to start prioritizing my health.”

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

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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.

“College football has given me a bunch of memories in my life with amazing people, and it has shaped my character,” he wrote. “I am immeasurably thankful for every chance I’ve had to step onto the field, and for the unwavering support of those who have stood by me through triumphs and tribulations.”

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

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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 a series of head injuries on the field.

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