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This trade pitch would see the Jaguars send Brian Thomas Jr. to the 49ers<\/p>\n
The San Francisco 49ers<\/a> have been active this offseason<\/a> in the wake of their surprise run to the divisional round of the playoffs last year. Assuming the team can stay healthy, they should be among the top Super Bowl contenders in the NFL<\/a> when they return to action for the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n Despite enjoying a strong offensive season, the Niners have made several significant changes on that side of the ball, particularly at the wide receiver position. The team could still use help here, though, so let\u2019s take a look at a trade pitch that would see San Francisco acquire former Pro Bowl wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.<\/a> from the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>.<\/p>\n 49ers\u2019 Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Pitch<\/p>\n 49ers receive: WR Brian Thomas Jr. The turnover at the wide receiver position has been one of the biggest storylines of the offseason for the 49ers. Jauan Jennings is set to depart in free agency, and Brandon Aiyuk\u2019s time with the team, while not officially over, appears to be coming to an end<\/a>. With that in mind, the front office went out and signed both Mike Evans and Christian Kirk on the open market.<\/p>\n Add in Ricky Pearsall, and this has the makings of a pretty solid group. There are question marks at this position, though. Evans\u2019 production has begun to decline, Pearsall has struggled with injuries early in his career, and Kirk hasn\u2019t exactly been a consistent producer throughout his career. Add in tight George Kittle\u2019s Achilles injury, and Brock Purdy may need more guys to throw the ball to on offense.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where Thomas comes into the picture. After a standout rookie season (87 REC, 1,282 YDS, 10 TD), Thomas took a notable step back in 2025 (48 REC, 707 YDS, 2 TD). With a big contract looming for Thomas, his name has popped up in trade rumors, and while Jacksonville did use the No. 23 overall pick on him in the 2024 NFL Draft just a couple of years ago, this sort of trade package from the 49ers could be enough to convince its front office to move him.<\/p>\n Would the 49ers, Jaguars Be Interested in This Brian Thomas Jr. Trade? GettyJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. recorded 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024.<\/p>\n Thomas\u2019 drop in production in 2025 was confusing, but he\u2019s still only 23 years old, and the 49ers\u2019 offense would seemingly provide him with the perfect opportunity to get his career back on track. Yes, he struggled last season, but at his best, Thomas has proven he can be a No. 1 wide receiver. For this price, San Francisco would have to be interested in swinging a deal for the 2024 Pro Bowler.<\/p>\n The Jaguars, on the other hand, don\u2019t seem to be outrageously interested in moving Thomas. Unless they get a trade offer they can\u2019t refuse, they probably aren\u2019t going to be moving on from him, and a late second-round pick being the headliner in this offer doesn\u2019t move the needle. There just isn\u2019t much of an incentive for Jacksonville to trade Thomas right now, which is why this deal likely won\u2019t end up being made.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tOwen Crisafulli<\/a> Owen Crisafulli is an Email Newsletter Editor & Breaking News Writer at Heavy Sports. His work has also appeared on ClutchPoints, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, NESN Basketball Network, and FanSided, where he shared his insights on a variety of sports topics primarily surrounding the NFL, NBA, and MLB. 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Jaguars receive: 2026 second-round pick (No. 58) and 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 172)<\/p>\n![\"Brian](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2245069362.jpg\")
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