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Ex-NFL Star Shipley Hospitalized After Ranch Fire Accident
7 Jan
Summary
- Jordan Shipley sustained severe burns from a ranch machine fire.
- He was initially hospitalized locally before being flown to Austin.
- Shipley played for the Bengals, Buccaneers, and Jaguars.
Former NFL player Jordan Shipley is currently hospitalized in Austin, Texas, following a serious accident that occurred on his ranch. The incident involved a piece of machinery that unexpectedly caught fire, resulting in severe burns to Shipley's body.
His family confirmed the severity of the burns and stated that he was taken to a nearby medical facility before being airlifted to Austin for advanced care. As of Tuesday evening, Shipley was reported to be in critical but stable condition, receiving ongoing medical attention.
Shipley had a distinguished college football career at the University of Texas, where he holds the record for most receptions. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010 and also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars during his professional career.
