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With Travis Hunter hurt, here are 5 NFL trade deadline options for Jacksonville Jaguars
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The Jacksonville Jaguars will need to look elsewhere in the passing game after rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter injured his knee in practice on Thursday this week, ahead of the team's game against the Las Vegas Raiders . Hunter will miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve.
Hunter was poised to become the team's top option at receiver after a breakout performance in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams . Hunter totaled eight catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.
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Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said Hunter's knee injury occurred during practice. The injury was of the non-contact variety, which typically spells a long-term absence for any player.
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A league source told the Times-Union that the injury was to Hunter's right knee and occurred in coverage while playing on defense.
Coen was noncommittal when asked if Hunter could return at any point in the season, including the playoffs.
"That, I don't know. We're still assessing. We haven't gotten all of [the] other information. This all kind of got going last night when we got some information, so we're still waiting on further information to be able to determine how long it could be," said Coen.
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The Jaguars will need to rely on several players to replace Hunter's production and potential future production. That includes receivers Brian Thomas Jr. , Parker Washington and Dyami Brown as the next up to fill the hole.
"It's the whole crew. Go out and let's perform. We go back to training camp days that Travis [Hunter] was on defense. It was Dyami, BT [ Brian Thomas Jr. ] and Parker [Washington] rolling at the receiver positions and did some really good things," Coen said.
"So, I have a lot of confidence in these guys that it's a great opportunity for us to work through a little adversity and the guys to go out and perform at a high level."
But could the Jaguars use the looming NFL trade deadline to upgrade the position group?
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Could Jaguars find Travis Hunter replacement on trade market?
September 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Though the Jaguars have players who should be adequate fills for a rookie receiver, the team has struggled mightily at the position and is still dealing with injuries outside of Hunter's.
Jaguars top receiver, former first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr., has not had the sophomore season fans and observers expected. He's currently second in the league in drops with five, according to ESPN Research, and has not strung together consistent performances through seven games.
Here are Jacksonville's wide receiver stats this year:
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Brian Thomas Jr. - 27 catches, 365 yards, one touchdown
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Travis Hunter- 28 catches, 298 yards, one touchdown
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Parker Washington- 17 catches, 207, one touchdown
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Dyami Brown- 16 catches, 194 yards, one touchdown
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Tim Patrick - four catches, 63 yards, one touchdown
When asked if Hunter's injury might impact the Nov. 4 trade deadline, Coen said the team will assess it, but remained confident in the rest of the team's receiver room.
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"I think we'll look at, assess some of those situations. But, again, I got confidence in the guys that we have and getting them these opportunities and sometimes it's, like, 'man, guys, let's just go play ball, right? Let's just go execute what we know how to go execute at a high level," said Coen.
So, who could Jacksonville target on the trade market?
Jaguars trade candidates to replace Travis Hunter
The Jaguars will need some help at receiver, especially after losing their top pass-catchers this season. In addition to Hunter, the team lost tight end Brenton Strange due to injury after five games.
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At that point, Strange was leading the team in receiving with 20 catches for 204 yards. Now, the Jaguars will need to replace another pass-catcher. But, who could they target on the open market?
Jaylen Waddle , WR, Miami Dolphins
Oct 26, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Waddle, 26, could be someone the Dolphins are looking to sell, especially after general manager Chris Grier's ousting . Waddle is signed through the 2028 season after signing a three-year contract extension with the team in 2024. The extension was built on his rookie deal. Entering rebuild mode, the Dolphins could want something to help the team's future.
Career stats:350 catches, 4,715 yards, 24 touchdowns, 71 games.
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A.J. Brown , WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) waves to the fans after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Brown, 28, is signed with the Eagles through the 2029 season, but will likely depart ahead of that. This year, Brown has been in deadline rumors as a potential player for Philly to move, and they've shown in the past that they aren't afraid to make this sort of move in-season.
Career stats:475 catches, 7,421 yards, 52 touchdowns, 97 games played.
Jakobi Meyers , WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Meyers, 28, has requested a trade from the Raiders and that request still stands. Meyers is one of the best receiver in terms of holding onto the football. He has zero drops this season, something the Jaguars could use in their room.
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Career stats:422 catches, 4,921 yards, 20 touchdowns, 97 games
Chris Olave , WR, New Orleans Saints
Oct 5, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) walks on the sideline during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Olave, 25, has had an up-and-down career thus far with the Saints after sustaining an injury last season, playing in only eight games. He's been a bright spot on a team that's in desperate need of help on both sides of the ball. The Saints could move him for future draft capital rather than holding on, as he will enter the final year of his contract in 2026.
Career stats:243 catches, 3,068 yards, 13 touchdowns, 47 games played
Remeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers
Romeo Doubs of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Doubs, 25, is entering the last year of his contract and has been teased in trade rumors for the last couple of years. A new environment could be good for a player in a room that includes a slew of playmakers.
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Career stats:174 catches, 2050 yards, 19 touchdowns, 50 catches.
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius .
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