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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ injury report had a surprise name on 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 and added that he was unsure if Hunter would be able to return to the field this season.
“We are currently evaluating the injury just to determine the best course of action for Travis and the team,” Coen said. “I feel bad for the guy, for the kid, for our team, for everything. He’s in a good mood right now. A small setback for a big comeback.”
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter looks toward the sideline during the fourth quarter on Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Hunter turned in a professional 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 been planning to use him as their No. 1 receiver this week against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5), in part because Brian Thomas Jr. leads the league with nine dropped passes.
Hunter has played a total of 486 snaps this season, 324 of them on offense. He has played 67% of the snaps on that side of the ball. He has participated in 162 plays on defense, being 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 during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium on Oct. 6, 2025. (Morgan Tencza/Image 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 banged up at receiver before Hunter’s injury. Thomas (shoulder) and Tim Patrick (groin) were limited participants for the second straight day. in Thursday, and Dyami Brown (shoulder) participated fully after being limited in Wednesday.
“I have a lot of confidence in these guys,” Coen said. “It’s a great opportunity for all of us to overcome a little bit of adversity and for guys to go out and perform at a high level. It’s definitely not the ideal time, nor is an injury the ideal time.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen reacts from the sideline during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sept. 28, 2025. (Kyle Terada/Image Images)
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“But you have to believe in his mentality, his makeup, his general attitude towards life and how he handles specific situations. I have a lot of faith in Travis as a person, as a competitor to come back better than ever.”
The Jaguars moved up from No. 5 in the NFL draft to the No. 2 overall pick, giving the Cleveland Browns their 2026 first-round pick to select Hunter, who became a household name by becoming an offensive and defensive superstar in Colorado.
