Jaguars coach Liam Coen defends Travis Hunter's defense-first usage
The gist
Jaguars coach Liam Coen defended using 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter mainly on defense.
The second overall pick has played just 6.8% of Jacksonville's offensive snaps this season.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026Hunter warmed up before the Jaguars' game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
- Oct 14, 2026Hunter recorded a nine-yard reception, six tackles and a pass breakup in the Jaguars' 19-17 win over the Eagles, playing six of 72 offensive snaps and all 62 defensive snaps.
- Oct 17, 2026Reports said Hunter had played 6.8 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps, and that he had allowed a 63.6 percent completion rate for 171 passing yards on 22 targets without giving up a touchdown.