The Jaguars are reeling: Travis Hunter's wife sparks a social media firestorm after the loss to the Broncos

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered Week 2 with plenty of optimism after a dominant opening-day victory, but their 20-13 defeat to the Denver Broncos has quickly shifted the conversation toward one of the team's biggest offseason questions: how exactly should Travis Hunter be used?

That discussion intensified after Hunter's wife, Leanna Lenee , publicly questioned the Jaguars' deployment of the second-year player.

Lenee shared a message on her Instagram story that directly addressed the reason Jacksonville acquired a player capable of contributing at both wide receiver and cornerback.

“What’s the point of having a two-way player and you’re not using him?”

The post arrived after a frustrating afternoon for the Jaguars, who surrendered a 10-point second-half lead before Denver rallied for the victory. Jacksonville had led 13-3 early in the third quarter, but the Broncos scored 17 unanswered points to hand Liam Coen 's team its first defeat of the season.

Hunter's limited involvement became one of the most noticeable elements of the loss.

After returning from injury in Week 1, Hunter played 33 total snaps against the Cleveland Browns , including 29 at cornerback and four on offense.

The Jaguars won that game 34-10, but the split immediately raised questions about whether his offensive role would grow as the season progressed.

Against Denver, the offensive workload remained modest. Hunter played 37 defensive snaps, representing 60% of Jacksonville's defensive plays, while taking only six offensive snaps and one special-teams snap, according to Pro Football Talk.

He was not targeted as a receiver.

His defensive involvement produced some positive moments, including a pass breakup and four tackles. However, the biggest play involving Hunter came late in the game and went against Jacksonville.

With the score tied at 13, Hunter was penalized for a 22-yard pass interference call while covering Courtland Sutton. The penalty moved Denver to the Jacksonville 3-yard line, and the Broncos scored a touchdown on the following play. Jacksonville never recovered.

Jacksonville's two-way experiment is under scrutiny

Hunter's unusual role is particularly significant because of what the Jaguars invested to acquire him. Jacksonville traded up to select him No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, betting on the rare versatility he demonstrated at Colorado.

He became one of the most prominent modern examples of a player capable of contributing on both sides of the ball.

Coen has repeatedly indicated that the Jaguars still intend to use Hunter on offense. Before the season, the head coach explained that the team had a specific offensive package planned for him.

“Absolutely,” head coach Liam Coen said on The Rich Eisen Show.

“We’ll definitely have a package on offense to be able to get him some opportunities. There’s been a steady increase in his defensive work just by nature of where we’re at on defense and continuing to try to create consistency. There’s been a lot of detail and time-on-task this offseason. He’ll absolutely have a plan on offense.”

The issue, however, is that the offensive plan has yet to translate into meaningful production during the opening two games.

Hunter did record a reception for eight yards against Cleveland, but he did not receive a target against Denver . Jacksonville's official statistics show that through two games he has one reception for eight yards, while his defensive totals stand at five tackles and one pass breakup.

That has made Lenee's social-media post particularly timely. Her question reflects the broader debate surrounding whether Jacksonville is getting enough value from a player specifically drafted because of his ability to influence games in multiple ways.

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley also placed Hunter among his Week 2 “losers,” arguing that the Jaguars have barely used him offensively while also rotating him off the field defensively.

Shipley pointed to defensive drives in which Hunter was not on the field and questioned whether Jacksonville should keep its highly drafted cornerback involved more consistently when defending.

Still, the Jaguars' loss cannot be attributed solely to Hunter's usage. Jacksonville's offense struggled after halftime, the defense allowed Denver quarterback Bo Nix to complete five passes of at least 20 yards, and the Jaguars committed costly mistakes during the second half.

The defeat therefore leaves Jacksonville with a broader challenge than simply finding more snaps for Hunter.

The team must determine how to balance his workload, maximize his unusual skill set and avoid compromising its defensive structure.

For now, Hunter remains primarily a cornerback with a limited offensive package. But after Lenee's public question and the scrutiny surrounding his Week 2 workload, the Jaguars' plan for their most unconventional player will be one of the storylines to watch as the season develops.