JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is nursing an upper-body injury. Coach Liam Coen said Friday that Hunter could miss Sunday’s preseason game at New Orleans. Hunter did not practice Thursday. Sitting out against the Saints is a precautionary measure.
Heisman winner’s dual-threat status questioned
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Hunter’s injury reignites the debate on two-way play in the NFL.
Will Travis Hunter’s two-way play be sustainable in the NFL? That question is resurfacing as the standout rookie deals with an upper-body injury. Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick, is pulling double duty at cornerback and wide receiver for the Jaguars.
Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy. He excelled on both sides of the ball at Colorado.
Hunter’s current role and preseason performance
Jacksonville’s most recent depth chart, released Tuesday, lists Hunter as a top receiver. He shares the No. 1 spot with Brian Thomas Jr. and Dyami Brown. At cornerback, he’s on the second team. Tyson Campbell and Jourdan Lewis are the starters there.
The 22-year-old Hunter saw action in last Saturday’s preseason opener. The Jaguars lost that game 31-25 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hunter caught both of his targets for 9 yards. He played 10 snaps on offense and eight on defense.
Looking ahead to the regular season
After Sunday’s game in New Orleans, the Jaguars will head to Miami for their final preseason contest on Aug. 23. Their regular season kicks off at home against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 7.
