Jaguars head coach Liam Coen shuts down RB Travis Etienne trade rumblings

Rumors of Travis Etienne's decline are unfounded, according to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, who dismissed trade rumors as false. Etienne has consistently met the team's expectations with his versatility in plays like screen games and jet sweeps. Despite a challenging 2024 season where rookie Brian Thomas Jr. excelled and Tank Bigsby outperformed Etienne in rushing yards, Jacksonville opted not to replace him in the 2025 draft. Instead, they traded up to select Travis Hunter. With a new coaching staff, including Coen's support, this could be a pivotal year for Etienne as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Coen's endorsement suggests confidence in Etienne's abilities, which may prove decisive by the season's start.