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Jaguars Rookie Travis Hunter Has Season-Ending LCL Surgery, Targeting Six-Month Return

The team said the right-knee injury from an Oct. 30 practice was isolated with no other damage, setting a path to resume football activities ahead of the 2026 offseason.

Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Sep 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after the catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jacksonville announced the procedure was performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper alongside Jaguars team physician Dr. Kevin Kaplan.
  • Initial testing indicated Hunter’s ACL was intact, and later evaluation led to surgery to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee.
  • Hunter, the No. 2 pick, logged 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown in seven games and played substantial snaps on both offense (67%) and defense (36%).
  • The Jaguars had already placed Hunter on injured reserve and traded for Jakobi Meyers to bolster the receiving corps during his absence.
  • The injury has renewed questions about the sustainability of Hunter’s two-way usage in the NFL as Jacksonville adjusts rotations for its playoff push.