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Jaguars Secure First INT Ball After Sideline Scuffle
29 Sep
Summary
- Travis Hunter secured his first NFL interception ball.
- A ball boy tried to keep the ball, leading to a scuffle.
- The Jaguars equipment staff eventually retrieved the ball.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Travis Hunter secured his first NFL interception against the New England Patriots. After the play, Hunter spun the ball in celebration, leading to a confrontation when a Patriots ball boy attempted to keep it.
Jaguars veteran defensive end Josh Hines-Allen intervened, prompting a scuffle that was eventually de-escalated by the team's equipment manager. Video of the exchange went viral following the Jaguars' 35-6 win.
The Jaguars confirmed on Monday that they did, in fact, retrieve the football. Hunter, the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, made a crucial play that prevented the Patriots from narrowing the score before halftime.
