Overview
- The Jaguars publicly remain committed to using Hunter on both offense and defense, with general manager James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen saying designed offensive packages will still be used.
- Coaches and camp reports show a measurable increase in Hunter's defensive work, with the bulk of his snaps in training camp and nearly all 11-on-11 reps late in camp coming at cornerback.
- NFL insiders have reported the Jaguars believe Hunter can develop into a shutdown corner, and the player has shifted much of his focus toward defense in the offseason.
- Hunter is returning from a season-ending knee injury in October 2025, so the team must balance his two-way role with load management and his ongoing recovery.
- The decision is driven by roster make-up: a stable receiving group reduces pressure to force him on offense while the secondary lost Greg Newsome II and the pass defense underperformed, making increased corner usage a practical priority.