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Brian Thomas Jr. Benched in Second Half as Trade Interest Persists

Benching after two drops has lowered Thomas’s trade value ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.

Overview

  • Sunday in London Thomas played 15 first-half snaps and none in the second half, finishing with two targets, one drop and no catches.
  • The Jaguars say he is not on the trade block and are not rushing a deal, a position that preserves their leverage because Thomas is under team control through 2027.
  • Thomas’s production has fallen sharply from his rookie breakout to nine catches for 105 yards and one touchdown through five games this season.
  • League teams continue to inquire about Thomas but analysts say his price is uncertain, with the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade used as a recent benchmark for possible second‑round or higher compensation.
  • Coach Liam Coen characterized the snap reduction as a week‑to‑week choice and the benching has opened opportunities for Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Travis Hunter and rookie Josh Cameron while fueling calls that Thomas may need a change of scenery.