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Through Sunday’s 17-17 preseason draw with the Saints, Travis Hunter‘s absence was clearly by design. Coach Liam Coen emphasized that the decision to sit him out was made with one thing in mind: timing.
The Jacksonville Jaguars‘ rookie phenom, dazzling on both sides of the ball, has been a two-way standout. Yet Sunday in New Orleans, an upper-body injury forced the team into damage control, sidelining Hunter and putting the perfect balancing act under scrutiny.
“We want him 100 percent when it matters,” Coen reiterated, addressing concerns about Hunter‘s workload.
Hunter’s early flashes showed why managing his health matters. In the opener against Pittsburgh, he logged ten offensive snaps and eight on defense, contributing two receptions and stiff coverage. But after being ruled out versus New Orleans, the Jaguars framed it as a strategic choice.
“He sat out Friday’s practice… for an upper body injury,” Coen explained, pausing the dual-role spotlight even earlier than expected.
Managing a two-way prodigy
CBS Sports’ analysis of the injury underlines the precarious nature of managing such a unique talent. Veteran analyst Ryan Wilson highlighted the need for load management.
“His career has been marred by dings and bruises,” reinforcing the risk in overextension,” Wilson said.
“At the end of the day, are we going to see him for 80 snaps? Or for 45 to 60 snaps?”
Jacksonville’s approach is cautious but intentional, mindful of past preseason triumphs and setbacks. While Hunter’s ability to operate as wide receiver and cornerback remains rare and tantalizing, it can also exact a steep physical toll.
“He’s pretty unfazed by some of this stuff,” he shared, a nod to Hunter’s mental resilience, even as his workload fluctuates.
On the field, Hunter remains confident.
“I don’t feel I have to prove anything to anybody. I go out there and be myself,” he said this week.
With Hunter back in limited action, the question remains whether his usage will follow a structured ramp-up or if the Jaguars refine his role even further. It’s a calculated gamble, balancing elite talent against fragility, and it’s one that could define not only the rookie’s career but a franchise’s approach to managing its most dynamic weapon.
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