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Richard Sherman confirms how Jaguars can unleash Travis Hunter’s two-way skills

The Jacksonville Jaguars are finding how to best get the most out of Travis Hunter's two-way skills, and Richard Sherman confirms it.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Richard Sherman confirms how Jaguars can unleash Travis Hunter’s two-way skills
Key Things to Know
  • Richard Sherman endorsed the Jaguars' strategy of using Travis Hunter primarily on defense while limiting his offensive snaps.
  • Sherman argued that playing Hunter heavily on defense and targeting him on selective offensive plays maximizes his talent.
  • In a 34-31 loss to the Houston Texans, Hunter scored an offensive touchdown and recorded an interception on defense.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman praised the Jacksonville Jaguars for their usage of two-way player Travis Hunter during their Week 6 game against the Houston Texans. Following Jacksonville's 34-31 loss, Sherman stated on social media that the Jaguars found the right formula by playing Hunter primarily on defense while giving him limited, impactful snaps on offense.

Hunter played nine offensive snaps against Houston, catching four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown, while also recording an interception and three tackles on defense. Writer Carlos Sanchez notes that after easing Hunter back following a rookie season-ending injury, the Jaguars' strategic plan to balance his two-way workload proved effective.

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