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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ injury report had a surprise name on it Friday, adding two-way superstar Travis Hunter.
Head coach Liam Coen told reporters that the reigning Heisman Trophy winner suffered a non-contact knee injury, adding that he was unsure if Hunter would be able to return to the field this season.
“We’re currently evaluating the injury just to determine the best course of action for Travis and for the team,” Coen said. “Feel bad for the guy, for the kid, for our team, for everything. He’s in good spirits right now. A minor setback for a big comeback.”
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter looks to the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Hunter turned in a career performance in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, and the Jaguars (4-3) had planned to use him as their No. 1 receiver this week at the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5), in part because Brian Thomas Jr. leads the league with nine assists.
Hunter has played a combined 486 snaps this season, 324 of which have come on offense. He has played 67% of the downs on that side of the ball. He has played 162 snaps on defense and has been on the field 36% of the time on that side of the ball.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) celebrates with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) after a touchdown in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium on Oct. 6, 2025. (Morgan Tencza/Imagn Images)
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He has 28 receptions for 298 yards and a score. He also has 15 tackles and three passes defensed.
The Jaguars were already beat up at receiver before Hunter’s injury. Thomas (shoulder) and Tim Patrick (groin) were limited participants for the second straight day on Thursday, and Dyami Brown (shoulder) was a full participant after being limited on Wednesday.
“I have a lot of confidence in these guys,” Coen said. “It’s a great opportunity for all of us to work through some adversity and for the guys to go out and perform at a high level. It’s certainly not ideal timing, not that any injury is ever ideal timing.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen reacts from the sideline during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 28, 2025. (Kyle Terada/Imagn Images)
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“But you have to believe the mental, the makeup, his general attitude towards life and how he handles dealing with specific situations, I have a lot of faith in Travis as a person, as a competitor to come back better than ever.”
The Jaguars traded up from the No. 5 pick in the NFL draft to the second overall pick, giving the Cleveland Browns their 2026 first-rounder to select Hunter, who became a household name by becoming an offensive and defensive superstar in Colorado.
