Ja'Marr Chase unresponsive on Travis Hunter's development ahead of Bengals-Jaguars matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, receiver Ja'Marr Chase declined to comment on the growth of rookie Travis Hunter. When asked about Hunter, the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Chase only responded with uncertainty, stating, "Ummm," and shaking his head. Hunter had a limited impact last season due to injuries, playing in seven games and being placed on injured reserve. He recorded his first NFL interception in Jacksonville's Week 1 win against the Cleveland Browns.
- •Chase asked about Hunter's growth before Bengals-Jaguars game.
- •Hunter was the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •Hunter has dealt with injuries, limiting his participation.
- •He made seven appearances in 2025 and was placed on injured reserve.
- •Hunter recorded his first NFL interception in Week 1.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Ja'Marr Chase's response to topic of Travis Hunter's growth? Crickets
"Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase had nothing to say when asked about 2025 second overall draft pick Travis Hunter's growth.
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