Brian Thomas Jr. remains in place with the Jaguars for now. The third-year receiver continues to occupy a small role on offense, however, and a trade is once again something to watch for in his case.
An increase in trade calls is expected over the coming days, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport report. The November 10 deadline is approaching, and activity on the trade front is of course likely to pick up around the league. Thomas was mentioned as a candidate to be moved last year, but Jacksonville wound up retaining the former first-rounder.
Things could change this time around. According to Schefter’s colleague Jeremy Fowler, multiple NFL executives feel the Jaguars will “seriously consider” a Thomas trade at this time. Across the past two games, Thomas has been held without a catch while being targeted a total of five times. Jacksonville’s passing game continues to be focused on fellow wideouts Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers.
Washington is a pending free agent, and previous extension efforts have failed to produce a deal. Dealing away Thomas – whose rookie contract runs through 2027 but could include a fifth-year option for the following season – and losing Washington this spring would deal a notable blow to the Jags’ offense. If Washington agrees to a long-term pact (or is at least viewed by the team as a franchise tag candidate), though, accepting a Thomas trade could increasingly become viable.
The LSU product racked up 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, but the arrival of Liam Coen and a new coaching staff resulted in a notable downturn in production last season. While Thomas was still a full-time starter in 2025, his snap share for the current campaign sits at just 43%. That comfortably outpaces the offensive workload for Travis Hunter, although Thomas being traded could open up more WR looks for last year’s No. 2 pick.
SNY’s Connor Hughes reports the Jaguars were prepared to move forward with a Thomas trade during this past offseason. Offers were not strong enough at that point for a swap to be worked out. With a rebound in playing time under Coen seeming unlikely, it will be interesting to see if a new wave of calls from suitors results in a change of scenery over the coming days.