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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ injury report had a surprise name Friday, adding two-way superstar Travis Hunter.
Head coach Liam Coen told reporters the reigning Heisman Trophy winner suffered a non-contact knee injury, adding he wasn’t sure 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 for 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 minor setback for a major comeback.”
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter on October 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Hunter had a career performance in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner has caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, and the Jaguars (4-3) planned 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, including 324 on offense. He played 67% of downs on that side of the ball. He played 162 snaps on defense, or 36%.
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 October 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 defended.
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 Thursday, and Dyami Brown (shoulder) was a full participant after being limited 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 adversity and for guys to go out and perform at a high level. It’s definitely not ideal timing, although an injury is never ideal timing.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen reacts from the sidelines 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 in the mentality, the composition, his general attitude towards life and the way he handles specific situations. I have a lot of confidence in Travis as a person, as a competitor to come back better than ever.”
The Jaguars traded up from the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft to acquire the second overall pick, giving the Cleveland Browns a 2026 first-rounder, to select Hunter, who has become a household name as an offensive and defensive superstar in Colorado.
