Former NFL star Jordan Shipley remains in critical but stable condition following a serious accident at his Texas ranch. The 40-year-old suffered severe burns after a machine he was operating caught fire. His wife, Sunny Shipley, shared an emotional update on Instagram, stating that he is in significant pain and is being kept sedated and comfortable. Doctors are reassessing his burns and checking his lungs before removing his breathing tube.
A family statement released on Tuesday confirmed the accident occurred near their hometown of Burnet. Jordan managed to escape the machine but sustained severe burns. A ranch worker drove him to a local hospital, from where he was airlifted to Austin for treatment. Sunny expressed gratitude for being able to be by his side.
The couple, who met when Jordan was in eighth grade and Sunny was a freshman cheerleader, married 12 years later while Jordan played for the Cincinnati Bengals. Sunny, a songwriter who released her debut album in 2019, had previously overcome a car accident that broke her neck, along with health struggles including Lyme disease and endometriosis. They have two sons, Swayde (born 2020) and Shield (2021), and run a coffee shop in Burnet, Texas.
Jordan's younger brother, Jaxon Shipley, who also played college and professional football, posted on Instagram calling Jordan his hero and asking for prayers. He also shared a video showing support from patrons at the couple's coffee shop, noting the kindness of others.
