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Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Talk Intensifies as Jaguars Approach Deadline

Outside teams expect Thursday night's game to decide whether Jacksonville will sell Thomas before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Overview

  • As of Thursday the Jaguars have publicly not engaged in trade talks and say they are more likely to add players than to trade away assets while competing.
  • Thomas's role has shrunk sharply under coach Liam Coen with his offensive snap share falling from about 78% in 2025 to roughly 44% this season and included a Week 6 halftime benching.
  • He produced a single notable play recently, a 12-yard touchdown, but has otherwise seen very few targets and endured multi-week stretches without a catch.
  • Multiple teams have been linked as potential suitors — including the Chiefs, Steelers, Commanders, Raiders and Seahawks — though valuations vary because of his recent decline.
  • Jacksonville's control of Thomas's contract through 2027 gives the team leverage to demand strong returns and reporters say the situation should crystallize after Thursday night and ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.