Jaguars Plan Increased Role for Travis Hunter Starting Week 3
Jacksonville expects Travis Hunter to take on more snaps on both offense and defense in Week 3 and going forward. The team has eased him back after an LCL tear ended his rookie season, and he has mostly played cornerback so far. Reports indicate he has practiced more at wide receiver and could see more action there against New England.
Jacksonville acquired Hunter in the 2025 draft after sending Cleveland a second-round pick and a future first-rounder to move from No. 5 to No. 2. An LCL tear limited his rookie season to seven games. In 2026, he played 29 defensive snaps and four offensive snaps in Week 1, then 37 defensive and six offensive snaps in Week 2.
Coach Liam Coen said in July that Hunter would keep playing on both sides. Reports from Cameron Wolfe and Jonathan Jones indicate his recent practices included his most receiver work, and more Week 3 snaps are expected against New England. Jacksonville has rotated three cornerbacks through its top two spots and intends to increase Hunter’s responsibility.
Hunter’s expanded role could increase attention on two-way players and boost fan engagement in Jacksonville and nationally. It may affect fantasy football managers, merchandise sales, and media coverage, while shaping expectations for how teams manage workloads after injury. If he succeeds, it could influence young athletes and coaches considering both offense and defense, though injury risks may remain a concern.