Overview
- Thomas left Tuesday’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after catching a deep pass and landing on his left shoulder during the first 11-on-11 play, then did not return to the session.
- Jaguars head coach Liam Coen called Thomas “alright” and said holding him out was a smart precaution and the team plans to get him ready for the Week 1 game in Cleveland.
- Thomas watched the rest of practice from the sideline and did not go inside for further testing, and reports say he is unlikely to play in the next joint practice or the preseason finale.
- The injury comes as Thomas seeks a rebound after a Pro Bowl rookie season in 2024 and a down 2025 campaign, and Jacksonville’s deep receiver group reduces pressure to rush him back.
- Rookies CJ Williams and Josh Cameron received extra snaps in Thomas’s absence, and the team will be monitored for updated medical reports and practice participation ahead of the opener.