“JD is going to retire,” Patterson said during his news conference on Tuesday. “Him and his family talked and he’s had lingering (injuries). For five (more games), it’s just not worth. Him and I had a conversation yesterday. I think it’s just what’s best for him going forward. If I was in his situation, I’m not sure I wouldn’t do the same thing to be honest with you.”
Spielman has battled injuries since joining TCU in 2020. He had eight catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns in four games this season. His highlight play, though, might’ve been an 87-yard kickoff return to open the Texas game.
“They gave me a chance to come here and play and unfortunately I got hurt in the third game,” he said. “That’s part of just playing football. I really felt like I owed it to them to come back and give them everything I have. On top of that, I love my team and teammates. I want to do everything I can to help them get one more successful season before those seniors leave as well.”