The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly showing absolutely no interest in trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., even though his production has taken a nosedive this season. This isn’t just some whisper, it’s straight from Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix in his latest edition of The Sweep.
The Trade Rumors Are Real, and Constant
Pelissero spilled the tea, saying Thomas Jr.’s name has been popping up in trade rumors weekly since last season started. Other NFL teams are clearly making periodic calls, trying to gauge Jacksonville’s temperature on the former first-round pick. You gotta wonder what those conversations are like when you see his numbers from the past year. But despite all that chatter and interest from around the league, the Jaguars are digging in their heels.
From Rookie Sensation to Struggling Starter
It’s a wild turnaround from his rookie year in 2024, when Thomas Jr. balled out. He snagged 87 passes for an impressive 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns across 17 games. That’s big-time production for a first-year guy, right? But then 2025 hit, and things cooled off. He still played in 14 games, but his stat line dipped significantly to 48 catches, 707 yards, and just 2 scores. And this season? Oof. Through four games, he’s barely making an impact, with only 9 catches for 105 yards and a single touchdown. Those numbers are tough to look at, especially for a player with such high expectations.
What a head-scratcher, man. With numbers like that, you’d think the Jaguars might at least consider listening to those calls, but they’re apparently just shutting it down. It’s gonna be super interesting to see how long Jacksonville holds firm, especially if Thomas Jr.’s production doesn’t pick up. Talk about a high-stakes situation for a player they clearly believe in.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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