Travis Hunter Injures Knee and Joins Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Travis Hunter has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a non-contact knee injury during Thursday’s practice, according to head coach Liam Coen and Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. Hunter will be sidelined for at least the next four games, making him eligible to return no sooner than Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans. The extent of the injury has not been made public, but the setback is significant for a Jaguars squad that was preparing to expand Hunter’s role in the offense following their Week 8 bye. Hunter, who joined Jacksonville after an impressive collegiate career at Colorado, had started to see an uptick in offensive snaps and recently scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 7. So far in the 2025 regular season, he has recorded 28 receptions, demonstrating promise as a versatile weapon. The Jaguars had planned to use him more prominently as both a receiver and a two-way player, capitalizing on his athleticism. With Hunter unavailable, the Jaguars will turn to Brian Thomas (shoulder), Dyami Brown, Parker Washington, and Tim Patrick (groin) to handle wide receiver duties. The team will need to adjust quickly, as their playoff ambitions hinge on a productive passing game. For more updates on Hunter’s status and the Jaguars’ roster moves, follow the official Jacksonville Jaguars Twitter. The loss of Hunter, a 6’1″, 185-pound rookie born in 2003, is a blow to Jacksonville’s depth, but the team remains focused on maximizing the available talent for the rest of the season. Additional details about Hunter’s injury and recovery timeline will be provided as they become available. Stay tuned to ESPN’s Jaguars page for ongoing coverage.