US EditionJaguars Rookie and New Father Travis Hunter Is ‘Rolling Full Speed’ Toward Season Opener
Despite missing preseason games due to injury, Travis Hunter is expected to play offense and defense in the season opener, reflecting the Jaguars' confidence in his recovery and stamina.
- General manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that Travis Hunter has returned to full-speed activity and will play in the Sept. 7 season opener against Carolina Panthers.
- Since Aug. 14, Travis Hunter has been dealing with an upper-body injury sustained during a scrimmage, causing him to miss preseason games against New Orleans Saints and Miami.
- Practice reports show a near even split, with Travis Hunter logging 364 snaps in the 15 practices he fully participated in and 18 snaps in Jacksonville’s preseason opener vs. Pittsburgh earlier this month.
- The team insists its plans remain intact as Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff say expectations for Travis Hunter to play both ways against Carolina Panthers have not changed despite limited practices, with Gladstone saying, `There hasn't been any shift on that front.`
- Because he can play both ways, the Jaguars plan specific packages using Travis Hunter in the slot in three-receiver sets and at outside cornerback in passing situations, with coaches praising his stamina from camp.
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