Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle announced his retirement from football Monday due to multiple injuries.
Tuttle, a seventh-year senior, said he made the difficult decision after recently suffering the fifth concussion of his career — and “hasn’t fully recovered” from elbow surgery.
“Last year was tough, marred by a UCL repair to my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which caused ongoing issues,” Tuttle, who played in two games for the Wolverines this season, with a departure, wrote in an article on social networks. “And unfortunately, the recent experience of my fifth concussion has brought home the painful truth that I need to start prioritizing my health.
“Throughout my college career, I had to deal with numerous injuries, which culminated in this difficult choice to stop playing the game I love.”
Tuttle concluded by saying he is committed to a coaching role.
His girlfriend, Indiana student Brooke Herring, reposted his message on her Instagram Story and wrote, “Always proud of you. »
Tuttle saw action for the first time this season when he relieved Alex Orji in a 27-17 loss at Washington on October 5.
He started after Michigan’s bye week and suffered his fifth career concussion during a 21-7 win over Illinois on October 19.
Tuttle finished that season with 306 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Injuries ruined Tuttle’s chances of getting the starting job, which went to Davis Warren in the preseason.
In 2023, Tuttle transferred to Michigan and was the backup to quarterback JJ McCarthy, who was drafted in the first round by the Vikings after leading the Wolverines to a national championship last season.
Tuttle spent a year at Utah before transferring to Indiana, where he started six games and threw five touchdowns and six interceptions in four seasons with the Hoosiers.
Warren, who was replaced by Orji, got another start in Saturday’s 24-17 win over Michigan State.
The Wolverines (5-3) next face No. 1 Oregon on Nov. 2.
