A regular role on both sides of the ball has been planed in Travis Hunter‘s case throughout the offseason. Time on offense and defense will be in store for Hunter when the Jaguars open the preseason against the Steelers on Saturday. Jags head coach Liam Coen said Thursday that the team’s starters will play on Saturday against the Steelers, via NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. That includes Hunter, who will spend time at receiver as well as cornerback. Given the manner in which the Heisman winner’s practice workload has taken shape during training camp, the announcement comes as little surprise. Still, Jacksonville’s decision to give Hunter game reps on offense and defense is noteworthy as the team evaluates how best to use the No. 2 pick. During the spring, the team made it clear no firm number was in place regarding how many snaps at either position Hunter would play in any given game. The 22-year-old’s workload could change on a week-to-week basis depending on matchups but also his ability to withstand a two-wRead More
Travis Hunter to play both ways during preseason opener
