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Coen: Too Early to Decide Travis Hunter's Future as a Two-Way Player

On Wednesday, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said it's very premature to answer whether Travis Hunter could play both receiver and cornerback in 2026.
In practice last month, Travis Hunter injured his right knee during a noncontact drill and was placed on injured reserve, ending his 2025 campaign.
Hunter played 486 snaps this season, including 324 on offense and 162 on defense, as the Jacksonville Jaguars envisioned using him upward of 80% on both sides.
Undergoing season-ending surgery Tuesday, Travis Hunter faces about a six-month recovery and will remain with the Jaguars to rehab and attend meetings, Coen said.
Jacksonville traded two premium draft picks to select Travis Hunter second overall; GM James Gladstone called him able to "alter the sport itself," but Hunter will face an end-of-season evaluation to assess his strengths and growth areas.

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