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Jaguars' Travis Hunter to Resume 2-Way Play, Increase Cornerback Snaps
The Jaguars plan to utilize Travis Hunter as both wide receiver and cornerback in 2026 after knee surgery, with rehab on schedule and potential OTAs return in May.
- General manager James Gladstone told reporters Wednesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars expect Travis Hunter to play both offense and defense in the 2026 season, saying `We still expect him to play on both sides of the ball`.
- After his noncontact knee injury on Oct. 30, Travis Hunter, Jaguars rookie, had LCL surgery in November, missed the final 10 weeks and has been rehabbing through the offseason.
- Hunter's rookie stat line shows he played 67% of offensive snaps and 36% of defensive snaps before injury, finishing with 28 catches, 298 yards, one touchdown, 15 tackles, and three passes defended.
- Roster realities suggest offseason moves and expiring cornerback contracts, including those of Greg Newsome II and Buster Brown, will shape where Travis Hunter's impact is felt with Jakobi Meyers acquired.
- Optimism rests on the rehab timeline as James Gladstone, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager, said `Very fair to say that his rehab process is going as expected` and Travis Hunter could be ready for OTAs in May.
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Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026.
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