A lot of people around the NFL believe that Brian Thomas Jr. could have a new home by the trade deadline, and frankly, it shouldn’t shock anyone. The Jacksonville Jaguars are 4-2 on the regular season through six weeks, heading into their Week 7 bye, and while they’re sure to be a playoff contender and fighting for the AFC South division title, the big talk isn’t about who they’re adding. It’s about Thomas. ESPN’s Dan Graziano dropped a noteworthy update after the team’s Week 6 game, revealing just how many around the league see a trade as very much in play.
Why the Jaguars Might Not Need Him Anymore
Graziano writes that Thomas just might not fit in Jacksonville, and despite the Jaguars initially saying they weren’t interested in trading him, we just saw the Cardinals say the same thing about Marvin Harrison Jr. only to trade him to the Texans two weeks later. This isn’t just a hunch either, there are strong reasons for this buzz. The Jaguars have serious belief in other guys in that wide receiver room, like Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, and Josh Cameron. Add in a breakout from Bhayshul Tuten and a quality tight end room, and suddenly Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars don’t really *need* Thomas.
The On-Field Evidence Is Stacking Up
Want proof? Look no further than the second half of Week 6. Brian Thomas Jr. wasn’t on the field *at all* for the entire second half of that game. His snap count has been dwindling, and there’s honestly no reason to think it’s going to jump back up anytime soon. While they might hold onto him until the very last minute to cover for any potential injury, it’d be wild if Thomas *isn’t* on a new team this season. He’d make a ton of sense for teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, or any other fringe playoff contender desperate for wide receiver help. The Jaguars probably won’t ship him to an AFC rival like the Kansas City Chiefs, but there are plenty of NFC teams that could be a perfect landing spot. This isn’t just locker room chatter, it’s a real possibility, and based on what we’re seeing on the field, it’s probably more surprising if he *stays* than if he goes.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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