Former Florida TE Jake McGee suffers potential season-ending injury

Former Florida TE Jake McGee played for the Gators in 2015 after transferring from Virginia, making a big impact in his only year in Gainesville.

He caught 41 passes for 381 yards and four touchdowns, turning himself into a player who managed to lock down a spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad last season.

Things were looking good for him entering 2018, but on Wednesday, he reportedly suffered what could end up being a season-ending injury:

Steelers TE Jake McGee suffered what’s believed to be a torn Achilles today, sources say. McGee was on Pittsburgh’s practice squad last year but there was talk he could make the roster this year. Tough one for him today.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 30, 2018

McGee seemingly confirmed Garafolo’s report with a tweet of his own, as you can see below:

definitely sucks but i will always stay positive in the negative times. i appreciate the words from everyone that has reached out. https://t.co/h4sPz0aIaa

— Jake McGee (@JakeOvaTheWorld) May 30, 2018

Obviously, that’s a tough break for McGee, who was in the mix for a spot on the 53-man roster this fall, and now he faces a tough recovery.

It sounds like the Steelers like what he brings to the table, though, so we’ll have to see if he makes an impact starting in 2019.

Adam Spencer

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