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Jaguars adjust Travis Hunter's role to focus on defense in training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Jaguars adjust Travis Hunter's role to focus on defense in training camp

Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning a shift for Travis Hunter in the upcoming season. Insider Rick Ballou reports that Hunter, who experienced a season-ending injury last year, will see more playing time on defense rather than offense. During training camp, Hunter recorded 34 snaps on defense compared to 22 on offense. Given the Jaguars' depth at wide receiver, the team is expected to utilize him primarily as a cornerback, although some offensive packages will remain. Hunter has also added weight this offseason to prepare for the changes.

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Status Watch

•Travis Hunter faced a season-ending injury last season.
•He is expected to play mostly on defense this year.
•Hunter logged 34 defensive snaps in training camp.
•The Jaguars have depth at wide receiver, allowing this shift.
•Hunter has gained 10 pounds to improve his performance.

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7:06 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider Reveals Jaguars’ Bold New Travis Hunter Plan That Entails Major Shift From Last Season

What they're saying

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The hype around Travis Hunter as a two-way player was evident in his rookie season. That, however, was ended prematurely after Hunter went down with a season-ending injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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