{"id":384994,"date":"2025-09-21T08:44:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T08:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/384994\/"},"modified":"2025-09-21T08:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T08:44:11","slug":"will-travis-hunter-play-against-the-houston-texans-today-latest-injury-update-on-the-jaguars-rare-two-way-rookie-nfl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/384994\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Travis Hunter play against the Houston Texans today? Latest injury update on the Jaguars\u2019 rare two-way rookie | NFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WillTravis Hunter (Image credits: IG\/X) As the Jacksonville Jaguars gear up to face the Houston Texans in their 2025 Week 3 matchup, the spotlight shines brightly on rookie sensation Travis Hunter. Drafted as a rare two-way talent, Hunter\u2019s ability to dominate both as a wide receiver and cornerback makes him one of the most anticipated players to watch this year. For the Jaguars, today isn\u2019t just about Week 3\u2014it\u2019s about unveiling a new weapon that could redefine their identity.<\/p>\n

Will Travis Hunter play today against the Texans?<\/p>\n

Yes, Travis Hunter is confirmed active for today\u2019s clash. The Jaguars\u2019 medical and coaching staff have cleared him, and he is expected to feature on both sides of the ball. Head coach Liam Coen has emphasized that Hunter\u2019s role will be carefully managed but impactful. His presence instantly adds unpredictability to Jacksonville\u2019s game plan, forcing the Texans to prepare for an unprecedented challenge.<\/p>\n

Travis Hunter latest injury update<\/p>\n

Hunter enters Week 3 cleared and fully participating after missing the final two preseason games due to an upper-body injury. Reports confirm he is moving with agility and stamina, demonstrating the resilience needed to handle the demands of playing both offense and defense.<\/p>\n

Travis Hunter\u2019s 2025 season stats so far<\/p>\n

Through the first two games of his rookie season, Hunter has been active on defense, recording 3 total tackles, including 1 assisted tackle. He has yet to record a sack or interception. On offense, he has contributed as a receiver, stretching defenses and providing a vertical threat for the Jaguars. Coaches are gradually expanding his workload to maximize his impact on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n

Career stats overview of Travis Hunter<\/p>\n

In his NFL debut season, Hunter\u2019s stat line currently stands at 3 combined tackles, 1 assisted tackle, and no sacks or interceptions, alongside early contributions on offense. These numbers don\u2019t capture the full picture of his versatility and influence, which the Jaguars plan to continue leveraging throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Jaguars\u2019 game plan built around Hunter\u2019s versatility<\/p>\n

Coach Coen has hinted at a \u201cbalanced but creative\u201d approach, deploying Hunter in critical situations rather than overloading him early. On offense, Hunter is expected to be used as a flexible weapon across multiple formations, stretching defenses vertically. On defense, he will likely rotate in high-leverage snaps, giving the Jaguars an athletic edge in coverage.With Hunter fully cleared and the Jaguars committed to using him smartly, today\u2019s duel against the Texans promises to be more than just a game\u2014it\u2019s the beginning of a bold experiment. If successful, Hunter could redefine how NFL teams view player versatility in the modern era.Also read: NFL sends warning to teams about players joining Saudi Arabia flag football event<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Travis Hunter (Image credits: IG\/X) As the Jacksonville Jaguars gear up to face the Houston Texans in their…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":384995,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2056],"tags":[7,221,253,2368,67277,6,67274,222,67275,67273,67276],"class_list":{"0":"post-384994","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston-texans","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-houston","10":"tag-houston-texans","11":"tag-houstontexans","12":"tag-jacksonville-jaguars-week-3-matchup","13":"tag-nfl","14":"tag-nfl-two-way-player-travis-hunter","15":"tag-texans","16":"tag-travis-hunter-active-vs-texans","17":"tag-travis-hunter-injury-update","18":"tag-travis-hunter-versatility-in-nfl"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/115241409875366489","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=384994"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384994\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/384995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=384994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=384994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=384994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}