Pro Football Rumors
Travis Hunter remains on course to participate in training camp. The second-year cornerback/receiver has made progress in recent months with respect to his recovery, although a full workload this summer may not be in store.
[Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars]
Even if Hunter receives medical clearance by the start of camp as expected, Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union notes that will not immediately result in “full-go” participation. Instead, the Jags plan on limiting Hunter’s reps early in the summer in particular. Team drills will be his first full on-field action since the LCL repair which ended his rookie campaign.
As O’Halloran adds, Jacksonville’s priority is having Hunter back to 100% in time for the start of the regular season rather than the team’s preseason opener. That is an understandable goal, given the price paid to trade up to the No. 2 spot and select him in last year’s draft. The former Heisman winner represents a foundational figure on defense in particular heading into 2026.
Hunter’s split of offensive and defensive reps was a major talking point last summer as he prepared for a two-way NFL workload. The Colorado product wound up logging a 67% snap share as a receiver and a 36% mark as a cornerback. It will be interesting to see how that balance takes shape in 2026 as the Jags aim to keep him healthy for a full season while returning to the playoffs.
Jacksonville’s first season with head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone produced a 13-4 record and top spot in the AFC South. If that feat is to be repeated this year, Hunter figures to have a key role to play. Provided the plan to ease him back onto the field proves to be a success this summer, a heavy but diverse workload should be in store.
