Jaguars' Travis Hunter surprisingly lands on injured reserve; coach noncommittal about return for this season

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The Jacksonville Jaguars' injury report had a surprise name on it on Friday, adding two-way superstar Travis Hunter.

Head coach Liam Coen told reporters the reigning Heisman Trophy winner suffered a noncontact knee injury, adding he was unsure if Hunter would be able to return to the field this season.

"We're currently assessing the injury just to determine the best course of action moving forward for Travis and for the team," Coen said. "Feel bad for the guy, for the kid, for our team, for everything. He's in good spirits right now. A minor setback for a major comeback."

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter looks to the sideline during the fourth quarter Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

Hunter delivered a career performance in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, and the Jaguars (4-3) had been planning to use him as their No. 1 receiver this week at the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) partly because Brian Thomas Jr. leads the league with nine dropped passes.

Hunter has played a combined 486 snaps this season, 324 of those coming on offense. He has played 67% of the downs on that side of the ball. He has played 162 snaps on defense, or 36%.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) celebrates with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) after a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium Oct. 6, 2025. (Morgan Tencza/Imagn Images)

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