Deion Sanders Urges Jaguars to Let Travis Hunter Play Full-Time Two-Way

His public push highlights a clash over whether to exploit Hunter’s rare talent or limit his offense to protect his health and the franchise’s investment.

Overview

This week Deion Sanders renewed his public criticism of the Jacksonville Jaguars, saying they never sought his input and insisting Hunter should play every snap on offense and defense.
The Jaguars have kept a cautious plan that would make Hunter primarily a starting cornerback with occasional offensive snaps because they cite his 2025 knee injury, concerns about long-term durability, and strong receiver depth.
In his rookie 2025 season the Jaguars used Hunter as a part-time two-way player, taking roughly two-thirds of offensive snaps and about one-third of defensive snaps before a knee injury ended his season.
The core dispute turns on a clear trade-off: Sanders and supporters say full two-way use maximizes a unique, Heisman-winning skill set, while the team argues heavy snap counts could shorten Hunter’s career and risk a major asset.
There has been no announced change to Jacksonville’s plan, so the immediate things to watch are whether the team consults Sanders, how preseason snap counts are set, and how the Jaguars balance Hunter’s role with their existing receivers.