Travis Hunter's dual role affects Jaguars' cornerback salary cap structure

The Jacksonville Jaguars have $17.819 million allocated to the cornerback position for the 2026 season, ranking them 27th in the NFL. Travis Hunter is classified as a wide receiver with a cap hit of $10.6 million, providing flexibility in the Jaguars' salary cap management. This allows them to deploy Hunter as both a cornerback and receiver without impacting their cap spending for cornerbacks. The most significant cap hit among Jaguars cornerbacks belongs to Jourdan Lewis at $6.599 million, while many others are on rookie or minimum deals. The Jaguars' strategy in utilizing Hunter's versatility could influence their roster decisions going forward.

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