{
  "id": 60415,
  "title": "Jaguars' Travis Hunter Puts Defense On Notice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/jaguars-travis-hunter-puts-defense-on-notice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T21:31:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jaguars-travis-hunter-puts-defense-on-notice-12275387"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio hinted that two-way player Travis Hunter would see more time at cornerback in the upcoming season after playing mostly as a wide receiver during his rookie season. Hunter played 162 snaps on defense last season, compared to his 324 offensive snaps. During Sunday's practice, Hunter demonstrated his defensive abilities by catching a deep pass from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, signaling to the defense that they should take notice. Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski praised Hunter's progress on offense, noting that he continues to improve his route technique, understanding of the offense, and overall system knowledge. In addition to his offensive playmaking, Hunter intercepted a pass intended for tight end Quintin Morris during practice, which could have resulted in a pick-6. With a season-ending knee injury in October, Hunter had a relatively quiet rookie year, recording 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown in seven appearances and four starts, along with 15 total tackles. Jaguars general manager James Gladstone confirmed that Hunter would be expected to play more as a cornerback this fall, stating that they anticipate an increase in corner usage due to the roster construction for the upcoming season. Despite this shift, the Jaguars intend to support Hunter's goal of playing both receiver and cornerback, as it can help the team win games.",
  "summary": "Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter made some special plays during Sunday's practice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}