Travis Hunter Placed on IR; ACL Reported Intact

Rookie two‑way star Travis Hunter was placed on injured reserve after suffering a non‑contact right knee injury in practice and will miss at least four games; team testing reported his ACL is intact, though the full extent and injury timeline remain uncertain. Hunter had been carving out a growing offensive role while still contributing on defense after Jacksonville traded up to draft him, and his absence halts that breakout. The Jaguars are thin at receiver — with only three healthy receivers on the 53‑man roster and multiple players sidelined, including Quintin Morris, Tim Patrick and Eric Murray — forcing backups such as Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington and Dyami Brown to absorb added snaps. The offense has struggled this season, averaging about 19 points per game, and drop issues (Brian Thomas Jr. has five) raise further concerns about the passing game without Hunter. Coach Liam Coen offered no firm timetable and cautioned against a quick return, and analysts say the injury could have short‑term roster implications and longer‑term consequences for Jacksonville’s season and the draft‑pick dynamics from the trade that brought Hunter to the team.