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Jaguars to Emphasize Defense for Travis Hunter’s Two-Way Debut

The rookie insists the two-way transition “is not hard at all” despite questions over snap distribution and career-long durability.

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Syndication: Florida Times-Union Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts during practices as cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) looks on during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] © Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Syndication: Florida Times-Union Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] © Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Head coach Liam Coen plans to give Hunter a heavier cornerback workload in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers to refine his defensive role
  • Hunter says mastering two playbooks is the main challenge of playing both receiver and cornerback, not the physical toll
  • Jacksonville has implemented a precise snap-count system in camp to balance offensive and defensive reps and limit fatigue
  • Los Angeles Rams veteran Davante Adams doubts any player can sustain high-level performance on both sides without increasing injury risk and shortening their career
  • The Jaguars’ decision to trade up for Hunter underscores their organizational commitment to testing his two-way potential under careful workload management