Ex- Cincinnati Bengals and Texas Wide Receiver Jordan Shipley Severely Injured in Farm Incident

Former Texas star and NFL receiver Jordan Shipley is hospitalized after sustaining severe burns in an incident on his property near his Texas hometown.

The Tragic Event

Per a release from his family, Shipley was operating a piece of machinery when it caught fire. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was not before he suffered major burn injuries over a large area of his body. He reached a ranch employee, who drove him to a local hospital. He was then care-flighted to a hospital in Austin, where he is in critical but stable condition.

“Please pray for full healing and no infections or other issues on his journey back to health,” wrote his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media.

Extent of Injuries

Reports indicate that Shipley suffered third-degree burns to more than 20% of his body. His brother noted that the primary risk at this stage is infection and lung complications.

Recalling Jordan Shipley's Career

Shipley earned Associated Press All-America honors with the Longhorns in 2009. As a collegiate athlete, he amassed 248 receptions for 3,191 yards and 33 scores. A dual-sport athlete, he also competed in track for the university.

Drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft by the Bengals, he played for Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014.

Personal Life

Jordan Shipley is a husband and has two sons.