Travis Hunter’s wife calls out Shannon Sharpe

Travis Hunter’s wife had some words for Shannon Sharpe after Hunter’s big day for the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Hunter had a breakout game in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans by showing off his two-way ability. He had both an interception and a touchdown catch, validating those who believe he can still succeed in the NFL on both offense and defense.

Hunter’s wife Leanna posted a series of photos after the game, and one of them included a message for Sharpe, who has cast doubt on Hunter’s ability to play both ways.

“When you speak about my husband make sure you put “TWO WAY” player in front,” Leanna wrote on social media.

Sharpe took note of the post on his “Night Cap” podcast and responded by saying Hunter’s wife was misinterpreting his comments. In Sharpe’s eyes, Hunter should be a full-time cornerback who is used sparingly on offense, which is what the Jaguars largely did on Sunday.

“We’ve been abundantly clear that the likelihood of him playing every snap, every down on both sides of the ball is not going to happen,” Sharpe said. “Play him on the defensive side of the football and put him in packages. That’s what they did with him today. If what I read was correct, they had 68 total plays (on offense), and he played nine.

“All I ever said is that he’s not playing every snap of every down on both sides of the ball. I believe he’s an every-down corner, and then you sprinkle in packages.”