The Jacksonville Jaguars positioned rookie extensive receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter on injured reserve Friday after he suffered a non-contact knee damage in follow on Thursday, coach Liam Coen stated. Hunter will miss at the very least 4 video games.
The 2-way rookie, chosen No. 2 general within the 2025 NFL Draft, gave the impression to be gaining traction in Jacksonville’s offense earlier than the setback. The crew had deliberate to develop his position following its bye week.
Hunter, who received the Heisman Trophy as a two-way star at Colorado, has 28 receptions for 298 yards and one landing by seven video games, whereas additionally rotating in on protection. His knee damage halts what had been a gradual rise in utilization on each side of the ball.
The Jaguars, 4-3 in Coen’s first season as coach, are off this week earlier than returning to motion in Week 9 on the Las Vegas Raiders. Hunter might be eligible to return in Week 13 towards AFC South rival Tennessee Titans.
