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Jaguars Will Use Travis Hunter Mostly at Cornerback

Coach Liam Coen’s confirmation makes the 2026 season the deciding test for whether Hunter can return as a true two‑way NFL player.

Overview

  • Coach Liam Coen confirmed on Thursday that the Jaguars will keep Hunter largely on one side of the ball while still preserving a small offensive package for him.
  • Practice reports from the past two weeks show Hunter working exclusively at cornerback as he finishes rehab from a major knee injury.
  • The Jaguars’ initial 53‑man roster lists Hunter as a primary cornerback with only secondary depth at wide receiver behind established starters.
  • Analysts including ESPN’s Bill Barnwell warn that Hunter’s health and 2026 performance will decide if the club continues the two‑way experiment into 2027.
  • Jacksonville opens its season on Sept. 13 and the team’s snap plans for Hunter will shape both his career path and the Jaguars’ attempt to fix a struggling secondary.