John Oehser
JACKSONVILLEThe Jaguars on Tuesday worked and met at theMiller Electric Center.
The Jaguars (4-3), who have lost their last two games after a three-game winning streak, have their bye week this week. A look at Tuesday around the Jaguars with defensive endTravon Walkerand centerRobert Hainseyspeaking to the media.
There is no panic.
That has been the Jaguars' message this week following a35-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, and Walker on Tuesday agreed withHead Coach Liam Coensaying Monday that now is not the time to "reinvent the wheel."
Hainsey said the tone of the week around the Jaguars "is not panicking."
"That's definitely not the feeling because if you look at where we're at 4-3 going into the bye week, 10 games left and haven't even sniffed our best football," Hainsey said. "We have so much to look forward to and so much improvement to make.
Walker, after registering two sacks in the first three games, has played with a club on his left hand the last two games after missing a Week 5 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.He sustained a wrist injury in a Week 4 victory over San Francisco 49ers, and has one quarterback hit with no tackles for loss after four quarterback hits and two tackles for loss in Weeks 1-3.
Wide receiver/defensive backTravis Hunterwill be a bye week focus.
Hunter, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, had his best offensive game of the season against the Rams and continues playing at a high level at corner. Coen on Monday said continuing to determine the best plan for Hunter is "absolutely going to be a part of the conversation with both sides of the football."
Hunter played a season-high 67 offensive snaps Sunday with eight receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown all season-highs while playing 14 defensive snaps, his third-lowest of the season.
"There were some really good things the other night, specifically on offense. We have to make sure we're playing the best guys at all times and see what that looks like. That will 100% be a part of this evaluation and conversation over the next few days."
If the Jaguars haven't looked as tough lately, Hainsey said looks can deceive.
The Jaguars through the first five games were running and stopping the run effectively and with a 4-1 record had established an identity as a "tough team."
Hainsey said that identity remains real despite two losses in the last two weeks.
The Jaguars through five games averaged 137 yards per game rushing with a run-pass balance of 28.2-34.4. They are averaging 76.5 yards per game the last two weeks with a run-pass balance of 19-52.
