Travis Hunter will miss the remainder of the 2025 season following knee surgery. It remains unclear if he will return to the same roles with the team in 2026.

Hunter made a name for himself at Colorado, excelling as both a wide receiver and cornerback. His exceptional performance earned him the Heisman Trophy and convinced the Jacksonville Jaguars to trade up and select him with the second overall pick in this year’s draft.

The extensive number of snaps Hunter played in college and with the Jaguars has raised questions about whether the heavy workload has taken a physical toll on him. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen addressed the situation on Wednesday, describing this season as “a learning experiment” for the team.

Coen emphasized that the lessons learned from this experiment will be crucial in determining how to best utilize Hunter moving forward. “All of that is very premature,” Coen said. “At the end of the day, like every player on this roster, he’ll be evaluated at the end of the season. We’ll be able to assess his strengths, identify areas for improvement, and determine what to build on.”

For now, the team’s focus is squarely on their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers. A win on Sunday would keep the Jaguars firmly in the playoff hunt and provide the team with plenty of positive momentum to discuss.

However, if Jacksonville falls out of playoff contention, questions about Hunter’s usage and role will become part of the broader conversation as the team prepares for the future. The coming weeks will be critical in shaping the next edition of the Jaguars squad.
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