Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie sensation Travis Hunter received some devastating news. Jacksonville currently sits 5-4 on the season and is fighting for a playoff spot in the AFC. However, Hunter is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 NFL season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his right knee. The move is a major setback for the No.2 overall pick, whose two-way role at wide receiver and cornerback had become one of the league’s most compelling storylines.
Hunter had put up promising numbers through seven games: 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, plus 15 tackles and three passes defended on the defensive side.
Injury Announcement & Timeline For Jaguars’ Travis Hunter
Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Head coach Liam Coen officially announced the move to injured reserve, saying:
“Obviously huge blow.”
He further explained:
“We’re currently assessing the injury, just to determine the best course of action moving forward for Travis and for the team.”
And:
“You just feel bad for the guy, for the kid, for our team, for everything. He’s in good spirits right now.”
Those statements underscore the gravity of the setback and the emotional toll within the Jaguars organization.
In a related report, the team confirmed Hunter had a “non-contact” knee injury during practice and will miss at least four games, though a full season absence is now expected.
What the Early Numbers Show
Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Hunter’s early-season production pointed toward a breakout campaign:
28 catches, 298 yards, 1 TD (offense)
15 tackles, 3 passes defended (defense)
Best game came in Week 7: 8 catches, 101 yards, 1 TD. New York Post+1
The dual-role capability of Hunter was one of Jacksonville’s major investments this season. His absence leaves a gap in both the receiving corps and the secondary.
What’s Next for Hunter and the Jaguars
With Hunter now sidelined, the Jaguars will lean on other receivers and defensive backs to pick up the slack. Coen’s remarks suggest the team will “tweak” game plans to compensate for the loss.
For Hunter, the focus now shifts to rehabilitation, recovery, and determining whether this injury derails what had looked like an ascending career. With the surgery behind him and no further knee structure damage reported, there is hope he returns at full strength next season.
Final Take
The injury to Travis Hunter is not just a physical blow for the Jaguars—it’s a disruption to one of their most ambitious roster strategies of 2025. The season-ending surgery silences the momentum of a rookie who had begun to show real influence on both sides of the ball. His quote from earlier in the year also carries new weight now:
“There’s no pressure,” he said. “There’s no pressure for me. I just have to go out there and do my job, be Travis Hunter.” KNBR
Now the challenge shifts to his recovery and what this means for his long-term trajectory. For Jacksonville, the path forward has changed. The question for fans and analysts alike: when and how will Travis Hunter return, and will he come back better than ever?
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