Former Bengals WR Jordan Shipley hospitalized with severe burns in Texas

Former Bengals WR Jordan Shipley hospitalized with severe burns in Texas

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Former Bengals wide receiver Jordan Shipley is hospitalized in Austin, Texas, following an accident on his ranch. According to a statement from Shipley's family, released through the University of Texas, Shipley sustained "severe burns" while working on a machine that caught fire. Initially treated at a local hospital, he was later flown to Austin for further care. Shipley is in critical but stable condition. The former NFL player was a two-time All-American at Texas, where he holds the record for most receptions. Drafted by the Bengals in the third round in 2010, Shipley played 17 games over two seasons and had stints with the Buccaneers and Jaguars in 2012.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/josh-alperon January 7, 2026
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