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Brian Thomas Jr. Misses Practice as Jaguars Turn to Newcomer Jakobi Meyers

The second-year receiver has a low-grade high-ankle sprain, leaving his Week 10 availability uncertain.

Overview

  • Brian Thomas Jr. did not practice Wednesday with an ankle injury ahead of Jacksonville's Week 10 game against the Texans, according to the team's injury report.
  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thomas has a low-grade high-ankle sprain and still has a chance to play this week pending practice participation.
  • Jacksonville traded 2026 fourth- and sixth-round picks to the Raiders for Jakobi Meyers, who is expected to handle an expanded role if Thomas cannot go.
  • Rookie Travis Hunter is on injured reserve with a non-contact knee injury and cannot return before Week 13, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicating the absence is not expected to be long-term.
  • Receiver Dyami Brown was limited while in the concussion protocol and Tim Patrick was a full participant Wednesday, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the Jaguars' receiver rotation.