Michael DiRocco
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is wholesome and can play within the season opener in opposition to Carolina on Sept. 7, basic supervisor James Gladstone mentioned Wednesday.
Hunter has been coping with an upper-body harm since Aug. 14. He didn't play within the closing two preseason video games and has solely participated within the particular person parts of follow. However he practiced Wednesday.
“He is on the grass immediately and rolling full velocity,” Gladstone mentioned.
Gladstone additionally mentioned that the staff's expectations for Hunter taking part in each methods in opposition to the Panthers has not modified regardless of Hunter not working towards totally for 4 practices and sitting out the ultimate preseason recreation with the remainder of the starters.
“There hasn't been any shift on that entrance,” Gladstone mentioned. “We count on him to be who we all know him to be, and that is anyone who impacts either side of the soccer.
“Cannot wait to see that on Sundays. And one Monday evening.”
Hunter performed 364 snaps in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 within the 15 practices through which he participated totally. It was almost a 50-50 break up: 188 on offense and 176 on protection. In simply 11-on-11 work, Hunter performed 173 on offense and 168 on protection.
