Tim Tebow cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars, likely ending his pro sports career

• Tim Tebow was cut by the Jaguars on Tuesday, likely bringing his career in pro sports to an end.
• Tebow, 34, had not played in the NFL in five years before attempting to come back as a tight end.
• In a statement, Tebow thanked the Jaguars for giving him the opportunity to play.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released Tim Tebow, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.

Tebow's release comes just days after his first preseason game as a tight end. Tebow looked lost on the field at his new position and received plenty of criticism for his performance.

Tebow released a statement on Twitter about his release from the team.

"Thankful for the highs and even the lows, the opportunities, and the setbacks. I've never wanted to make decisions out of fear of failure and I'm grateful for the chance to have pursued a dream," Tebow said upon his release. "Thank you to the Jaguars organization and everyone who has supported me in this journey."

Tebow took his second shot at the NFL after his college coach, Urban Meyer, took over the head coaching job for the Jaguars. Before joining up with the Jaguars for training camp, Tebow had not played in an NFL regular-season game in 2012 for the New York Jets and hadn't taken part in the preseason since a brief stint with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015.

In the interim, Tebow had played minor league baseball in the Mets organization for five years.

Tebow also worked as a broadcaster during his years between NFL action.

Now 34 and having already hung up his baseball cleats for good, it looks as though Tebow's journey as a professional athlete is over.