{
  "id": 2744867,
  "title": "‘Boys Got The Kingpin’ — Travis Hunter’s Police Ride-Along Takes Wild Turn As Jacksonville Deputies Make Major Drug Bust",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/boys-got-the-kingpin-travis-hunters-police-ride-along-takes-wild-turn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:35:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boys-got-kingpin-travis-hunter-073523565.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter is set to return from a knee injury for the 2026 season, with the team expecting him to play in the opening Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns. Before football season begins, Hunter decided to take a ride-along with Jacksonville Police, where he witnessed officers making a major drug bust. The operation resulted in the seizure of trafficking amounts of various drugs. When asked about the haul, Hunter exclaimed, \"Them boys got the kingpin.\" The ride-along offered Hunter a unique perspective on Jacksonville, far removed from the football field. He also used the opportunity to warn fans about the dangers of drug use. For the Jaguars, Hunter's return has brought great excitement, particularly after he underwent knee surgery that limited his first NFL season to seven games. Despite this setback, Hunter made an impact with 28 catches for 298 yards and one touchdown, along with three passes defended and 15 tackles on defense. His dual-threat abilities have caught the team's attention, leading to a shift in how he'll be used during the season. While Hunter will initially be split between offensive and defensive snaps, the Jaguars have high hopes for his development into a top-tier defensive player before fully integrating his versatile skills. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen remains confident in Hunter, praising his competitive spirit, confidence, and remarkable stamina, which will serve them well as he adapts to his new role.",
  "summary": "Travis Hunter is back from a knee injury as the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for the 2026 campaign. The Jaguars expect Hunter to suit up against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, but before football’s on the agenda, Hunter decided to embark on a wild side quest in Jacksonville.",
  "key_points": [
    "Travis Hunter returns from knee injury for 2026 Jaguars season",
    "Police ride-along reveals major drug bust with seized trafficking amounts",
    "Hunter exclaims \"Them boys got the kingpin\" after witnessing bust"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}