Tim Tebow cut by Jacksonville Jaguars, ending his NFL comeback. It looks like Tim Tebow's shot at a second NFL career has come to an end. The former football star, who sought a return to the sport after a six-year hiatus, was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced on Tuesday morning.

Why did the Jaguars cut Tebow?

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived Tebow on Tuesday, parting with the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who switched from quarterback to tight end in hopes of rejuvenating his pro football career. ... And if Tebow were going to make Jacksonville's 53-man roster, he needed to be a special teams contributor.

What happened to Tim Tebow and the Jaguars?

The Tim Tebow experiment in Jacksonville is over. The Jaguars cut Tebow on Tuesday morning, the team announced. The QB-turned-TE thanked the organization for the opportunity to try to reignite his NFL career. "Thankful for the highs and even the lows, the opportunities, and the setbacks.