Travis Hunter injury update is major blow for Jaguars
The superstar rookie has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season having undergone surgery to repair a right knee injury.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without Travis Hunter for the remainder of the 2025 season after the young star underwent surgery on Tuesday.
Hunter has been ruled out after suffering a LCL injury in his right knee. He underwent the surgery in Dallas and is expected to return to full football activities within six month, setting him up to return in time for the 2026 preseason.
The 22-year-old sustained the injury while working through defensive drills with the Jags on October 30. The injury is not as serious as first feared - Hunter’s ACL is still intact - but the injury is a major blow for a player who was starting to show himself to be an incredible two-way talent in the NFL.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said of Hunter’s injury: “Feel bad for the guy, for the kid, for our team, for everything, but he’s in good spirits right now. Minor setback for a major comeback. That’s just the way it’s got to be.”
Hunter was the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, catching the eye as a two-way talent in the NCAA. So far in the NFL Hunter has recorded 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Hunter has already recorded 15 tackles and three pass breakups.
The loss of Hunter comes as the Jaguars come into a tricky period of the regular season campaign. Last weekend the team blew a 19-point fourth quarter lead against the Houston Texans. Next up for Jacksonville, the visit of the 7-3 Los Angeles Chargers on November 16.
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