NFL news: Jaguars will reportedly shift Travis Hunter’s usage next season
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The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plan to use former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter differently in his second season.
Hunter, 22, is still expected to play on both sides of the ball, but the frequency with which he plays both ends will change.
“He’ll play both ends again in 2026. The big change could be in usage. From what I understand, they plan to have him play as a full-time cornerback, part-time receiver, which is a change from last year when he more than doubled his moves to receiver and then cornerback.” NFL Network It was reported on Friday.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs the ball during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on October 12, 2025. (Morgan Tencza/Imagn Images)
Before suffering a season-ending injury in practice heading into Week 9, Hunter played 67% of the team’s offense on offense compared to 36% on defense. According to the report, Hunter had surgery on his LCL and is expected to be 100% in Week 1.
The Jaguars have two free agents, Montaric Brown and Greg Newsome II, and according to the report, they expected to let one of them walk and take Hunter’s place.
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Travis Hunter (12) of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after the NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium on October 6, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
In seven games last season, Hunter caught 28 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown. He had 15 tackles and three pass breakups on defense. Hunter’s best offensive game was his last, a 35-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London, where he caught eight passes for 104 yards.
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Travis Hunter of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
The Jaguars went 13-4 and won the AFC South last year before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild Card Game. They hope Hunter’s return to the squad will help them build on last season’s success.
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