Travis Hunter will doubtless miss the Jacksonville Jaguars’ subsequent preseason recreation, in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The injured two-way star didn’t take part within the gentle observe on Friday after he sustained an upper-body harm. Nonetheless, coach Liam Coen got here up with a constructive replace, saying his non-participation was only a ‘precaution’.
When requested about Hunter’s availability for the Week 2 preseason recreation, Coen admitted, “We don’t know but.”
Travis Hunter harm replace
Hunter spent the hour on the sphere within the newest observe session with a play sheet in hand, shadowing the motion intently.
“That’s what they’re speculated to do once they’re damage,” Coen defined. “We wish them to be sure that they’re locked in, getting all of the calls, understanding the decision, and with the ability to watch and execute it as properly of their minds.”
The Heisman Trophy winner logged 18 snaps on each offense and protection in Jacksonville’s preseason opener in opposition to Pittsburgh. He additionally went each methods throughout Thursday’s scrimmage earlier than crashing laborious whereas defending a deep ball, elevating issues about his short-term availability.
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Hunter is amongst 10 Jaguars sidelined by accidents, together with beginning offensive linemen Chuma Edoga and Anton Harrison, defensive linemen Arik Armstead and Maason Smith, security Caleb Ransaw, linebacker Jalen McLeod, and cornerbacks Tyson Campbell and Montaric Brown. Their standing for the Saints recreation additionally stays unsure.
Coen mentioned the teaching employees remains to be reviewing the newest medical updates earlier than making roster calls.
“There’s an opportunity,” he famous. “We acquired to go get this harm report and ensure as a result of I don’t actually wish to do too many, ’You’re enjoying, you’re not enjoying,’ that form of deal.”
Defending starters stays Coen’s main concern, particularly if quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes snaps. “If we’re placing (QB Trevor Lawrence on the market), we acquired to verify we’re protected and we’ve got the suitable guys in entrance. Similar with the runners, issues like that. Simply ensuring that we’re not placing folks in weak spots as a result of we’re injured.”
