Overview
- Coach Liam Coen on Friday forcefully defended the Jaguars’ choice to limit Travis Hunter’s offensive snaps and said the team cares about winning more than snap counts or draft-value arguments.
- Hunter has played just 15 offensive snaps across three games this season while logging far more time at cornerback and making a Week 2 pass breakup and an interception against New England.
- Coaches cite Hunter’s right-knee ligament tear last season and a cautious ramp-up from full clearance at training camp as a key reason for a phased, drive-by-drive role.
- Roster moves and scheme choices have reduced receiver opportunities, with Jakobi Meyers signed, Parker Washington emerging as the top target, rookie Josh Cameron rising, and heavier use of two-tight-end sets.
- General manager James Gladstone continues to praise Hunter’s long-term upside, but the team faces external pressure to change course and the Bengals trip will be a spot to watch how Jacksonville balances winning now with developing Hunter two ways.