Jaguars' newcomer Travis Hunter misses practice due to caution, dealing with an upper-body issue
Jacksonville Jaguars' Travis Hunter Sits Out Preseason Game Against New Orleans Saints
In a strategic move to safeguard the health of key players, Coach Liam Coen decided to keep two-way star Travis Hunter out of the Jacksonville Jaguars' second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on August 17, 2025.
Hunter, who had been holding out of practice due to an upper-body injury sustained during a team scrimmage, was present at the hour-long practice session but only carried a play-calling sheet and closely followed the action. The coaching staff's caution towards Hunter is rooted in the priority of ensuring his readiness for the regular season opener on September 7.
Prior to the practice, Hunter had participated in a scrimmage but suffered a hard fall while defending a deep pass. Following the injury, he missed practice and was out of the preseason game against the Saints. In midweek practices, he participated in limited individual drills, but he was held out of full practice sessions and joint practices.
The Jaguars have taken a cautious stance with Hunter, especially since none of the starters played in the final preseason game. This approach is in line with the team's priority of protecting their key draft pick.
In addition to Hunter, ten other players were held out of Jacksonville's practice due to injuries. These include right guard Chuma Edoga, right tackle Anton Harrison, defensive lineman Arik Armstead, defensive lineman Maason Smith, offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen, safety Caleb Ransaw, linebacker Jalen McLeod, cornerbacks Tyson Campbell, and Montaric Brown.
Coach Liam Coen is mindful of having the right players in front of key positions if starters are to play in the second exhibition. He is prioritizing the protection of key players like quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the running backs, ensuring they don't put players in vulnerable positions due to injuries. His decisions are based on the health and availability of his players.
In the Jaguars' preseason opener against Pittsburgh, Hunter played on offense and defense, totaling 18 snaps. Despite this, the coaching staff has emphasized a long-term precaution to prevent aggravating the injury. The injury report will be crucial in determining if any players, including Travis Hunter, will play against the Saints in the future.
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- Despite missing the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints due to an upper-body injury, Travis Hunter is closely following the Jacksonville Jaguars' practices to ensure his readiness for the regular season opener.
- The NFL team, Jacksonville Jaguars, is prioritizing the health of key players, including Travis Hunter, for the regular season, even if it means holding them out of preseason games.
- In the Jaguars' preseason opener, Travis Hunter played on both offense and defense, totaling 18 snaps, but his participation in future games is in question due to a long-term precaution to prevent aggravating his injury.
- The NFL network sites, such as Jaguars.com, ESPN.com, and NFL.com, will provide updates on the injury report to determine the availability of players like Travis Hunter for future preseason games.
