All the bugs are out in full force as the summer rolls on and it’s the injury bug that took a bite out of Travis Hunter.
The Jacksonville Jaguars might be forced to play without the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday night in New Orleans after Hunter suffered an upper-body injury.
He was held out of practice on Friday, Aug. 15, leaving his status in doubt as the preseason continues.
Given Hunter’s desire to play offense and defense at the NFL level, every injury will be magnified – no matter how minor it appears. Jacksonville likely will be extra cautious given the added workload, but the team doesn’t seem to be concerned at this time.
Here’s the latest on Travis Hunter.
Travis Hunter injury update
Hunter is dealing with an upper-body injury.
The ailment kept him out of Friday’s practice and now puts his status in jeopardy for Saturday’s Week 2 preseason contest against the New Orleans Saints.
Coach Liam Coen didn’t seem too worried about the injury, telling reporters that the two-way rookie was held out for precautionary reasons.
If Hunter can’t play on Saturday, his next chance to suit up will be on Saturday, Aug. 23 when the Jaguars wrap up the preseason against the Miami Dolphins.