CINCINNATI (AP) — Travis Hunter played both offense and defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars as planned on Sunday, with an injury to cornerback Jarrian Jones increasing the rookie's workload.
After seeing little action on defense in his debut, Hunter's second outing will be remembered for a mistake on that side of the ball. He was flagged for pass interference on a fourth-down play to extend the Cincinnati Bengals' game-winning drive in Jacksonville's 31-27 loss.
The former Heisman Trophy winner played 39 snaps on defense and 42 on offense. He had three catches for 22 yards and was targeted six times. On defense, he had two solo tackles and a pass breakup.
The Bengals had fourth-and-3 from their own 15 when Hunter was flagged for pass interference on a throw to Chase Brown with 2:45 remaining. Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning, who replaced the injured Joe Burrow in the second quarter, scored on a 1-yard sneak with 18 seconds left.
“I didn’t see him do anything necessarily bad,” Jaguars coach Liam Coen said of Hunter, who was the second pick in the NFL draft. “He had good energy. Jarrion got nicked up so that forced a little bit more (snaps) naturally. He just keeps competing. I don’t think he hurt us.”
In Week 1, Hunter played 42 offensive snaps and had six receptions for 33 yards in a 26-10 win over Carolina. He played only six snaps on defense.
After Jones left with a back injury in the second quarter on Sunday, Hunter entered on the Jaguars’ third defensive series and picked up an illegal contact penalty on the first play.
“I was prepared for the moment and prepared to do my job,” Hunter said. “Just need to make a couple more plays.”
Hunter had three catches during a 75-yard touchdown drive that put Jacksonville ahead 14-7.
“It's always a work in progress,” Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said. “Obviously today he had to play a lot more defense. Every week will be a little bit different. I think he's done a nice job of doing what's asked of him. I think there's more out there that we can find. He's a great player. We need to keep him involved.”
Hunter was involved in 28 coverages going up against the Bengals' standout receiving duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who combined for 17 catches, 217 yards and two TDs. Chase had 165 yards.
“It was great for me, early in my career to go up against those two guys," Hunter said. "They (have) established themselves in this league. I have to do what they ask me to do within the system.”
It's not yet certain how Hunter's ability to play both ways will translate to the NFL after his do-it-all collegiate career at Colorado.
“There's going to be people who are going to continue to doubt me," Hunter said. "I just have to go out there and do my job. Let them say what they're going to say.”
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter answers questions after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after a catch first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
HINWIL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2026--
Audi Revolut F1 Team today announced a multi-year partnership with Nexo, the leading digital assets platform. The strategic partnership sees Nexo become the team’s inaugural official digital asset partner, placing Nexo’s next-generation digital tools on a global stage.
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The partnership marks a pivotal moment for both organisations as Audi Revolut F1 Team enters Formula 1 and Nexo accelerates its growth as a premium digital asset platform. Ambitious and performance-driven, both brands are aligned around a shared trajectory of innovation and disciplined execution, underpinned by a common engineering mindset and a focus on performance at the highest level.
Over the course of the partnership, Nexo will activate globally through premium experiences and digital-first engagement. Exclusive opportunities designed to bring fans and Nexo clients closer to Audi Revolut F1 Team will include exclusive access, co-created content and education, and next-generation immersive brand experiences.
Stefano Battiston, Chief Commercial Officer of Audi Revolut F1 Team: “Today, we are proud to welcome Nexo as our official digital asset partner at a moment of strong growth for both organisations. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to scale with discipline and innovation, and to create tangible value — from exclusive experiences to new ways of engaging our global fanbase and Nexo’s clients.”
Antoni Trenchev, Co-founder, Nexo: “Nexo was built for a demanding reality: instant, self-directed, and always on. Partnering with Audi Revolut F1 Team at the start of their new era is a statement about how we see the future. As the team’s official digital asset partner, we will bring meaningful utility and premium experiences to a global audience, grounded in the same discipline and precision that defines success in motor sports.”
About Nexo
Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.
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About Audi Revolut F1 Team
Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. This project, in which Audi will create its own hybrid drive system ('power unit') developed in Germany, represents the ultimate expression of the manufacturer's ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ philosophy and embodies a long-term commitment to compete at the pinnacle of motorsport with the clear objective of challenging for world championships by 2030. Audi Revolut F1 Team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners. This integrated structure provides complete control over the project, embedding a culture of precision, innovation, and relentless performance. Audi’s entry is strategically timed to coincide with new Formula 1 regulations focused on increased electrification, as the electric share of the hybrid drive is raised to almost 50%, and the introduction of 100% sustainable fuels. The entry into Formula 1, one of the most important platforms in the world, serves as a high-tech catalyst for the entire Audi brand, acting as a global stage to demonstrate technological leadership and connect with new, diverse audiences by creating cultural impact that resonates far beyond the race track.
Audi Revolut F1 Team Welcomes Nexo as Official Digital Asset Partner
