Jaguars set for Travis Hunter's NFL debut as two-way rookie

Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie taken with the No. 2 overall pick, is set to make his NFL debut on Sept. 7 against the Carolina Panthers as the team continues to decide how best to deploy the two way player whose selection and offseason have drawn intense attention. The Jaguars say Hunter, who has been training as both a wide receiver and a cornerback, returned to full participation this week after missing time with an upper body injury sustained Aug. 14.

Hunter’s arrival adds both a high-profile talent and an unusual coaching challenge. General manager James Gladstone said the organization expects Hunter to impact both sides of the ball. Head coach Liam Coen, who joined the staff in January, acknowledged the difficulty of devising a regular season plan for a player who will play offense and defense. Coen said the staff is still working through how much Hunter will play on each side in Week 1 and that the rookie’s missed time in camp complicates the decision.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence praised Hunter’s preparation in an offseason press conference, calling his ability to absorb assignments on both units “impressive.” Lawrence said Hunter has done a strong job...