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Jaguars Star Rookie Sidelined for Preseason Clash
17 Aug
Summary
- Jaguars rookie star Travis Hunter out for Week 2 preseason game
- Jaguars also missing two starting receivers and a cornerback
- Coach Coen focused on having players peak for regular season
As of August 17, 2025, the Jacksonville Jaguars are set to be without several key players for their upcoming preseason matchup against the New Orleans Saints. This includes dynamic rookie wide receiver Travis Hunter, who sat out Friday's practice with what head coach Liam Coen described as a precautionary measure for an upper body injury.
In addition to Hunter, the Jaguars will also be missing two of their starting receivers and a starting cornerback. This comes as the team looks to have its players in peak condition for the regular season, with Coen emphasizing the need to avoid pushing them too hard during the preseason.
"Obviously, there is a huge difference between being in conditioning test shape and football shape as we all know," Coen said on Friday. "The goal is to peak at Carolina. I'm not expecting them to probably be in full sixty minute shape at the moment."
Despite the absences, the Jaguars remain focused on using the preseason to prepare their players for the challenges of the regular season. With several key contributors sidelined, the team will need to rely on its depth and adaptability to overcome these early-season hurdles.
