Travis Hunter injury update: Jaguars WR out for the rest of the season after surgery

Join the Miguel Delaney Inside Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter to get exclusive access and unparalleled insight. Football NewsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney inside Football Hunter, this year’s No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, will be out of football for approximately six months. He was injured during a defensive drill in practice on Oct. 30. Hunter, who was the second pick in the NFL Draft this year, is expected to return to football in about six months. He sustained his injury during a defensive drill in practice on Oct. 30, 2025.“Earlier today, WR/DB Travis Hunter underwent successful surgery to repair an isolated lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury in his right knee,” The NFL wrote. “Beyond the LCL, there was no additional damage to the knee. Hunter will miss the remainder of the 2025 season, but is expected to return within six months to full football activities.”Hunter played over two-thirds (28 catches, 298 yards, and a touchdown) of Jacksonville’s offensive plays. Heisman Trophy 2024 winner and Colorado’s two-way superstar spent less time in defense during practice and in games. He logged about 36 percent Jacksonville’s total defensive plays. In order to move from No. 5 to No. In a deal with the Cleveland Browns on February 2, the Jaguars gave up the 36th selection in the 2025 Draft — the pick that Cleveland used to choose Ohio State running-back Quinshon Judkins — and their first-round 2026 pick. Hunter said in April he would not feel any additional pressure to perform because the Jaguars had used assets to bring him to Jacksonville.Hunter stated that there was no pressure. “There’s not pressure on me,” Hunter said. Travis Hunter, I’m just going to do what I have to do. They did all they could to find me. Now, I had to do all I could to win and to lift up the organization.Parker Washington, who has a team-leading 30 receptions, was inactive against the Texans last week. Thomas is suffering from a high ankle sprain, which could affect his availability in multiple games. The Jaguars acquired Raiders wide-receiver Jakobi Meyers the previous week. Meyers was active in Week 10, catching three passes for a total of 41 yards.
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