FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When New York Jets center Connor McGovern dislocated his left kneecap and damaged his MCL in a game last Oct. 29, he figured his football career was over. He was 30.
"After I got hurt, I called my wife and was like, 'Well, that's it. We're hanging 'em up,'" he recalled Thursday.
Not so fast, his agent told him. McGovern put off retirement, stayed in shape and -- wouldn't you know it? -- re-signed with the Jets on Wednesday after a tryout at their facility. He was added to the practice squad, proving interior-line depth.