Jags LB Telvin Smith says he won't play football in 2019 Published: May 09, 2019 at 08:26 AM Herbie Teope Jevon Holland Jersey linebacker wasn't kidding when he said two days ago that followers of his private Instagram account would know " " what was going on. Smith took to his Instagram page Thursday afternoon and dropped a bombshell by announcing he is stepping away from football for the 2019 season. "It was said to me from a great coach, that in order for the man to be his best, he must get his world in order," Smith wrote. "At this time I must take time away from the game get my world in order. I must give this time back to myself, my family, my health. "I appreciate all the support I will will not get. I just ask y'all respect my decision to not play football this season." From Jaguars Telvin Smith Miami Dolphins Jersey s Instagram account. Im told it is in fact his account. It states he will not play football this season. James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) "We will not have a comment about 's Blake Ferguson Jersey statement at this time," the said in a statement. "We need to have a conversation with Telvin to understand the situation and the circumstances. "If there is a way we can support him we need to understand that." Smith, who turned 28 on April 11, was set to enter his sixth profe sional season since entering the league in 2014 as a fifth-round pick with the . Over the past five seasons, Smith has been a mainstay for the linebacker group and for one of the league's top defensive units. He has appeared in 76 games with 69 starts, and produced five straight seasons with 100-plus tackles. Smith was selected to the 2017 . His decision to step away for a season will be met with scrutiny and plenty of speculation on his future in Jacksonville. But Smith, who hasn't been in attendance for the team' Solomon Kindley Jersey s voluntary offseason workout program, appeared to understand he will be under the microscope. "I know the rumors of trade talk came about, but I started my career in Jacksonville the day I do decide to call it quits it Hunter Long Jersey will be right here in Duval," Smith wrote. Meanwhile, Smith's absence doesn't nece sarily leave the in a bind. free-agent linebackers , and , and claimed off waivers to bolster depth. Jacksonville also used a third-round pick on linebacker in the 2019 . This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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