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Thursday Insider: “…I Know a Lot More”

WR/CB Travis Hunter as the AFC South-leading Jaguars prepare to play the New England Patriots at EverBank Stadium Sunday: “I’m just happy I can continue to get better…”

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:06 PM
Thursday Insider: “…I Know a Lot More”
Key Things to Know
  • Travis Hunter returned to action in 2026 following a season-ending knee injury suffered in October of his rookie year.
  • Hunter has played 66 defensive snaps, roughly 58 percent of Jacksonville's defensive plays, through two games.
  • Offensively, Hunter has logged 16 snaps and caught one eight-yard pass through the first two weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter expressed optimism regarding his ongoing development as the team prepares to host the New England Patriots in Week 3. Hunter, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, returned to the field this season after sustaining a season-ending knee injury in October during his rookie campaign.

Through the opening two games of the 2026 season, Hunter has primarily lined up at cornerback, logging 66 defensive snaps in rotation with Jarrian Jones and Montaric Brown. Head Coach Liam Coen and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile both emphasized plans to continue developing Hunter's role, which also includes 16 offensive snaps across Weeks 1 and 2.

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