Travis Hunter returns for Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday opener against Cleveland Browns

The Jacksonville Jaguars open their season Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, marking the return of second-year player Travis Hunter. Hunter has been sidelined since suffering an LCL tear in his right knee last October during his rookie season. He enters this campaign shifting to a primary role as a cornerback while maintaining part-time duties at wide receiver. Head coach Liam Coen indicated the team plans to implement more man and match coverage schemes this year, which aligns with Hunter’s defensive skill set. While Jacksonville maintains depth at wide receiver with Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington, Hunter is expected to see limited snaps on offense to manage his workload. The coaching staff has not specified a concrete snap count for his return to action following his 11-month recovery period.

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