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Will Travis Hunter play? Status update for rookie for game vs. Las Vegas Raiders
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Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way player Travis Hunter sustained a knee injury during a practice and was placed on the injured reserve list for at least the next four games.
The injury was non-contact and there's no set timetable for his return currently given by head coach Liam Coen.
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Hunter, who was drafted No. 2 overall by the Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft, is coming off his best game as a professional and was likely to be leaned upon heavily after the bye week .
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"It's definitely not ideal timing, not that any injury is ever ideal timing," Coen told reporters. "But you got to believe his mental, the makeup, his general attitude towards life and how he handles dealing with specific situations. I have a lot of belief in Travis as a person, as a competitor to come back better than ever."
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Hunter's ACL was intact after initial testing and there would be further testing done to determine the extent of the injury.
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But with him being placed on IR, the Jaguars will be without one of their top players for the next month at best.
Will Travis Hunter play on Sunday vs. Las Vegas Raiders ?
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) walks to greet fans after the game of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
No, Hunter is on IR and will miss at least the next four games. That includes the Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans , Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals . The earliest he could return would be Nov. 30 against the Tennessee Titans .
How did Travis Hunter get hurt?
Travis Hunter suffered a non-contact knee injury while playing cornerback at practice on Oct. 30., a league source confirmed to the Times-Union .
What are Travis Hunter's season totals?
Hunter has 324 offensive snaps, 162 on defense, and three on special teams for a total of 489 plays. He averages 46.2 offensive plays, 23.1 defensive plays and 69.8 plays overall per game.
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Hunter took over the team lead in receptions with 28, and is second to Brian Thomas Jr. (365), in yards with 298. Hunter is averaging 10.6 yards per reception.
On defense, Hunter has 11 tackles, four assists and three passes broken up.
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