Travis Hunter went defense-only for a second straight day with the Jacksonville Jaguars, a real head-turner on August 25 during a joint practice against the Tampa Bay Bucs offense at the Miller Electric Center. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a big deal for a guy known for doing it all.
What Happened Out There?
On August 25, during the joint practice, Hunter was seen walking from the defensive field to the other field where the offense was working. The Jags’ first defense, including Hunter, was getting a break, swapping out for the second unit. And as he made that walk, heads genuinely turned. Why? Because Hunter, normally a wide receiver *and* cornerback, was sticking strictly to defensive drills.
From Both Sides of the Ball
This defense-only focus really stands out when you look at earlier in training camp. Just weeks prior, on August 4 and 6, Hunter was running the ball and catching passes as a wide receiver. On August 5, we even saw equipment manager George Pellicer helping him put a white defensive jersey *over* his teal offensive one, showing how often he was switching roles. Coach Edgar Bennett was coaching him up as a wide receiver on August 3, which also marked the first full-pads practice. Hunter has been known to work on footwork and stand right in the middle of the huddle on the offensive side of the ball. This guy has been the definition of a two-way player, so this recent defensive assignment for two days straight is something everyone’s watching closely.
It’s still early in camp, but a trend like this for a player as versatile as Travis Hunter raises questions about how the Jags plan to deploy his incredible talent. Will we see him back on offense soon, or is this a sign of a new, more focused role for him? We’ll be keeping an eye on it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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