Jaguars Confirm Hunter Two-Way Role in 2026, More CB Snaps

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone confirmed Tuesday that second-year player Travis Hunter will remain a two-way contributor in 2026, with plans for increased snaps at cornerback alongside continued offensive usage, as the team manages his recovery from a torn LCL that sidelined him late in his 2025 rookie season.

Gladstone shared the update during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, addressing speculation that Hunter might shift exclusively to defense. "He is set to play both sides of the ball," Gladstone said. "The piece that I think we can expect to see is actually an uptick in corner usage. Last year, it was a higher volume, higher percentage of wide receiver usage than it was corner. I think we can expect to see that corner percentile and count go up. That's not to say anything impacts his availability and usage on offense."

Head coach Liam Coen echoed the commitment in a team video, stating, "The plan has not changed at all. He's going to play both sides of the football just as we drafted him to do. We have the same vision for him in terms of being able to give him opportunities."

The Jaguars traded up in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Hunter, valuing his...