Jordan Shipley update: Ex-Longhorns WR's sister shares details on crucial procedure; posts photo

Former Texas and Bengals WR Jordan Shipley was seriously burned in a fire, suffering third-degree burns on 20% of his body, but is stable and set for surgery.

Updated on: Jan 8, 2026, 06:23:20 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Jordan Shipley, a former Texas Longhorns and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, was involved in a fire accident at his Texas ranch in which he suffered serious burns. Shipley was "serious but stable," it was reported on Wednesday, after he suffered third-degree burns on 20% of his body.

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver, Jordan Shipley. (jordanshipley8 on Instagram)

With prayers pouring in for the former wide receiver amid the accident, Jordan Shipley's sister, Shelby Shipley Nunez, shared an update on the former wide receiver along with a photo of Shipley from a Physical Therapy (PT/OT) session at the hospital. Shelby Shipley Nunez said that Jordan is set to undergo a procedure on Thursday. "This procedure will determine a lot of his next steps depending on the severity of damage," she wrote.

Meanwhile, the photo contained Shipley's arms, with his finger showing a victory sign. It was unclear what procedure Shipley is set to undergo.

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What Happened To Jordan Shipley

Jordan Shipley's family confirmed his burn injuries in a statement after a Longhorns reporter put the news out on social media on Tuesday. The statement, released via the University of Texas football program, confirmed that Shipley was operating a machine at his ranch, which caught fire. The incident happened at his ranch in Burnett, Texas.

Also read: Jordan Shipley: Ex-Longhorns star ‘serious but stable’ after suffering burns in ranch accident

"Jordan was involved in an accident this afternoon near his hometown of Burnet," the statement said. "The machine he was operating on his ranch caught fire, and although he managed to get out, it was not before sustaining severe burns on his body in the process.

"He was able to get to one of his workers on the ranch who drove him to a local hospital. He was then care-flighted to Austin, where he remains in critical but stable condition."

Shipley played for the Texas Longhorns from 2006 to 2009. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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