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Jaguars Move Travis Hunter Into Primary Corner Role While Preserving Package Receiver Duties

The shift protects Hunter’s availability by limiting reps, simplifying responsibilities, using a reversible jersey, packaging offensive snaps.

Overview

  • The Jaguars have largely finalized a plan in training camp to deploy Hunter as a key outside cornerback with targeted offensive snaps used as packaged plays.
  • Hunter added roughly 10 pounds of muscle during nine months of rehab from a right-knee LCL injury and says the work made him feel lighter on his feet.
  • Coaches are enforcing rep limits, narrowing his playbook responsibilities, and using visible sideline cues such as a reversible jersey to manage his two-way role.
  • Practice and team-period snap counts this camp favor defense over offense, with reports of about 41 defensive snaps versus 28 offensive snaps in team periods.
  • The change responds to Jacksonville’s cornerback depth losses and aims to protect Hunter’s long-term availability while still leveraging his rare speed and two-way skill set.