Jaguars Place Travis Hunter on IR After Non-Contact Knee Injury: Fantasy Impact and Depth Chart Update

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter on injured reserve after he suffered a non-contact knee injury during Thursday's practice. The team has provided no additional information on the injury's severity or Hunter's recovery timeline.

Hunter, selected 2nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Jaguars, has been a key contributor to the team's offense this season. The move to IR means Hunter will miss at least four games, impacting the Jaguars as they navigate the remainder of the 2025 campaign.

Travis Hunter Injury Update

The injury occurred during Thursday's practice, and the Jaguars subsequently placed Hunter on injured reserve. No further details have been released by the team at this time. Placement on IR requires Hunter to miss a minimum of four weeks, though the absence could extend longer based on recovery progress. This standard IR designation allows the team to potentially designate him for return later in the season if his rehabilitation goes well.

Travis Hunter Stats

In the 2025 regular season before the injury, Hunter recorded:

• 28 receptions
• 298 receiving yards
• 1 touchdown
• 10.6 yards per reception

On the defensive side of the ball, Hunter registered 15 total tackles (11 solo) and three passes defended.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Depth Chart

Based on the current roster, the Jaguars' wide receiver depth chart is as follows:

With Hunter sidelined for at least four weeks, the Jaguars' receiving corps will face adjustments. Brian Thomas, already a primary target with 27 receptions for 365 yards and 1 touchdown through Week 8, is likely to see an increased workload as the top option. Dyami Brown, with 16 receptions for 194 yards and 1 touchdown, could step into a more prominent role, leveraging his speed for deeper routes. Tim Patrick, contributing 4 receptions for 63 yards and 1 touchdown, brings veteran reliability and may handle more intermediate targets. Parker Washington, who has 17 receptions for 207 yards and 1 touchdown, is positioned to gain snaps, particularly in the slot, potentially boosting the team's quick-pass game. Overall, the group will need to distribute targets more evenly, which could strain depth but provide opportunities for these players to emerge.

On the season, Hunter only played 36% of defensive snaps, but he is still a significant loss on both sides of the ball. Expect Montaric Brown and newly acquired Greg Newsome II to take on a larger workload as a result.

Travis Hunter Fantasy Football Injury Impact

With Hunter placed on IR, fantasy football managers should expect him to miss at least four weeks. His season stats of 28 receptions for 298 yards and 1 touchdown highlight his role in the offense, and his absence may shift targets to other receivers. Prior to the injury, Hunter was ranked as the WR25 in Week 9 PPR projections, reflecting his rising snap share (up to 87% in Week 7) and target volume, with 14 targets leading the team in his last full game. His momentum as a potential WR1 candidate in Jacksonville's offense is now paused, forcing managers to drop him in shallow leagues or stash him on IR in deeper formats. The Jaguars' passing game, led by Trevor Lawrence's recent rebound (over 17 fantasy points in his last three games), could see more volume funneled to the remaining wideouts, especially against a Las Vegas Raiders secondary that ranks 20th in passing yards allowed (225.1 per game).

Dyami Brown could gain value as a waiver wire pickup, with his 16 receptions for 194 yards and 1 touchdown suggesting upside in deeper leagues if he sees more volume. As a former late-season breakout in Washington (career-high 30 catches for 308 yards in 2024), Brown signed a one-year, $10 million deal with Jacksonville and is projected for 60.38 fantasy points this season (WR88 overall), but Hunter's absence elevates him to a potential flex in larger leagues, particularly for deep routes where he averages 12.1 yards per catch. Parker Washington, with 17 receptions for 207 yards and 1 touchdown so far, may become a speculative add for slot production in PPR formats. Projected for just 35.37 fantasy points (WR114), Washington's inefficiency (12.2 yards per catch but low target share at 9.3%) limits his ceiling, though increased WR3 snaps could yield boom weeks like his 18.3-point outing last season. Tim Patrick, with 4 receptions for 63 yards and 1 touchdown, offers steady floor potential and could be a viable flex option in larger leagues during Hunter's absence. As a veteran depth piece (signed on a one-year deal), Patrick's limited production (under 4 catches per game) makes him a low-upside stash, but he could see rotational red-zone work if injuries persist. Overall, Brian Thomas stands to benefit most, projected as the WR21 for Week 9 with a 20.5% target share since Week 4, making him a must-start in all formats despite trade rumors.