Jacksonville Jaguars face a crucial June 2025 as Trevor Lawrence is questionable for Week 1. Amid injury news, the team makes Logan Cooke a record-paid punter.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
One minute you're celebrating a record-breaking contract for a fan favorite, the next you're holding your breath over your franchise quarterback's health. Welcome to a typical Monday in Duval. The Jaguars made Logan Cooke the highest-paid punter in league history today, but the celebration was tempered by an unsettling injury report listing Trevor Lawrence as questionable for Week 1 and the sudden, tantalizing possibility of adding a recently released Pro Bowl cornerback.
Rookie Travis Hunter is officially a Jacksonville resident, dropping a cool $3.275 million on an 8,125-square-foot mansion in Deerwood Country Club.
Let's get the tough news out of the way first. An early injury report has quarterback Trevor Lawrence listed as 'questionable' for the season opener against Carolina due to an AC joint shoulder injury. While it's still early, any time your star QB is less than 100%, it's cause for concern. The team is staying tight-lipped, but fans are rightfully anxious. He's not alone on the mend, either. Linebacker Ventrell Miller (ankle), and offensive tackles Walker Little (ankle) and Cooper Hodges (knee) are also questionable, putting the team's depth to an early test before training camp even begins.
Just as news of Lawrence's injury broke, the rumor mill fired up with a blockbuster possibility. The Green Bay Packers released their Pro Bowl cornerback, a move that instantly makes him the most attractive defensive free agent on the market. The Jaguars, who have shown interest in him before, are immediately seen as a potential landing spot. Imagine pairing a veteran Pro Bowler with a dynamic first-round pick like Travis Hunter. General Manager Trent Baalke has already invested heavily in the secondary, but this might be an opportunity too good to pass up to create a truly elite defensive backfield.
On a much brighter note, the Jaguars locked up one of their most consistent weapons. Pro Bowl punter Logan Cooke signed a four-year, $16 million extension, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. It's a well-deserved reward for a player who has been a cornerstone of the special teams unit, consistently flipping field position and pinning opponents deep. While punter contracts don't always grab headlines, securing a reliable, top-tier talent like Cooke is a smart, stabilizing move for the franchise.
First-round pick Travis Hunter is wasting no time making Jacksonville his home. The two-way phenom just closed on a massive $3.275 million estate in the Deerwood Country Club, complete with a pool and tennis court on a 7.5-acre lot. After touring 16 homes, he's clearly found his spot. Hunter's commitment is a great sign, and he's not the only young player the team is counting on. A recent team feature, 'Jacksonville Jaguars Hidden Gems,' spotlighted several non-first-round draft picks from previous years who are expected to step into significant roles this season, proving that talent can be found in every round.
It was a day of highs, lows, and tantalizing 'what-ifs' for the Jaguars. Securing Cooke is a win, and Hunter's investment in the community is exciting. However, the questions surrounding Lawrence's health and the potential to add another defensive star will dominate the conversation heading into training camp. The pieces are shifting in Duval, and the next few weeks will be crucial in shaping the Jaguars' path for the 2025 season.
