Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers' James Pierre (42) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaguars scratch Travis Hunter ahead of preseason game against the Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Travis Hunter was scratched Sunday by the Jacksonville Jaguars before their preseason game against the New Orleans Saints.

Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner out of Colorado and No. 2 pick in last spring’s NFL draft, had missed practice in recent days because of what team officials have described as an upper-body injury.

The Jaguars also scratched veteran wide receiver Dyami Brown, although it was not immediately clear why.

Hunter and Brown both played in Jacksonville’s preseason opener last week, a 31-25 loss to Pittsburgh.

Hunter, a rare, two-way player, caught two passes for 9 yards and also participated in eight plays as a defensive back.

Brown had 7 yards rushing on an end-around.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers’ James Pierre (42) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) smiles at photographers as he warms up during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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