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Travis Hunter is expected to be fully cleared for Jacksonville’s training camp on July 28 after recovering from a right knee LCL tear that required surgery. He’s currently running over 20 mph, and if healthy, the Jaguars anticipate him taking on a larger defensive role at cornerback this season.
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead labeled Travis Hunter as the most naturally gifted athlete he's ever been around, predicting a big Year 2 for Hunter with the Jaguars as he builds on his rookie season and knee injury, and suggesting Hunter will be used in multiple roles once fully cleared and comfortable in the same system.
Jacksonville's first OTA day featured a wide-open running back room led by Bhayshul Tuten, a sharp Trevor Lawrence showing growth under Liam Coen, and strong showings from Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr. on offense; defensively, Ventrell Miller flashed as a playmaker, and Eric Murray capped the session with an interception, while Travis Hunter attended with the WR group but did not practice.
Jaguars GM James Gladstone says Travis Hunter will play on both sides of the ball in 2026, with an expected uptick in cornerback usage while continuing his wide receiver duties. Hunter’s rookie season featured 28 receptions for 298 yards and a TD on offense and 15 tackles on defense before a season-ending knee injury; the team emphasizes Hunter’s dual-role fit and is prioritizing corner depth this season. He has expressed a long-standing desire to play both ways, and Jacksonville plans to support that to help win games.
The Jaguars’ 2025 trade-up for Travis Hunter aimed to give them a rare two-way star at WR/CB, but Ian Rapoport reports the team will move him to full-time cornerback with limited pass-game use. The shift dampens the two-way hype, and with only a small CB sample size (plus a season-ending injury) concerns grow that Hunter may not justify the No. 2 pick or the trade cost if he can’t excel at corner. The article argues the Jaguars likely overpaid for a potential bust, though Jacksonville should remain strong in 2026 regardless of Hunter’s role, and suggests alternate, more traditional drafting paths.
The Jaguars announced that Travis Hunter will be limited during the voluntary offseason program while recovering from a knee injury, with GM James Gladstone aiming for a full return at training camp.
Travis Hunter is limited in the Jaguars' offseason program while rehabbing his knee and is expected to be fully cleared for training camp. Jacksonville moved up to No. 2 overall to draft him, and while his rookie year was disappointing, the team still believes he can become a rare elite two-way player.
Jaguars GM James Gladstone says Travis Hunter’s knee rehab is progressing and he’ll be limited in the offseason, with full clearance expected for training camp. The team plans to use him as a full-time cornerback with occasional wide receiver duties, per Ian Rapoport, signaling a shift to a solo CB role after Hunter’s two-way college success and a mixed rookie season.
The Jaguars plan to move Travis Hunter to starting cornerback with a full-time defensive role and keep him as a part-time receiver, aligning with GM James Gladstone’s view that the roster needs help at cornerback while allowing Hunter to contribute on both sides. In 2025, Hunter played 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps, posting 28 receptions for 298 yards and one TD on offense and 11 solo tackles with three passes defended on defense before a season-ending knee injury.
Travis Hunter, who plays both wide receiver and cornerback, will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to knee surgery, raising questions about his future role. Coach Liam Coen emphasized that it's too early to determine if Hunter will continue as a two-way player, as the team evaluates his performance and health at season's end, with current focus on upcoming games and playoff prospects.
Jaguars WR Travis Hunter's season-ending knee surgery impacts the team's offensive capabilities and could influence the Browns' first-round draft pick in 2026, which they acquired from the Jaguars in a trade. Hunter, a key offensive weapon, will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn LCL, potentially affecting the Jaguars' standing and the value of the draft pick for the Browns.
Travis Hunter's rookie season with the Jaguars is over after he underwent season-ending knee surgery to repair his LCL, with an expected full recovery by 2026, after suffering a non-contact injury in October.
Jaguars player Travis Hunter underwent successful knee surgery to repair an LCL injury, with no additional damage found. He is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season but should return within six months.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery to repair his LCL, with an expected return to full activity in six months. Hunter, a 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, was emerging as a key offensive and defensive player before his injury in October.
Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is expected to miss at least four games after knee injury tests show his ACL is intact, but he will be placed on injured reserve and miss upcoming games.