Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Friday that the Jaguars are currently reluctant to move Brian Thomas Jr. and have effectively taken him off the market ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
- Several teams showed interest in Thomas, with the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers all named as possible suitors in recent coverage.
- Chiefs interest has cooled, according to Sports Illustrated reporting, and Kansas City is reportedly pivoting toward targets such as Colts receiver Josh Downs.
- Thomas’s role in Jacksonville has dropped sharply since his 2024 Pro Bowl rookie year, with only 10 catches for 117 yards this season and multiple games with zero targets.
- Insiders disagree on the player’s wishes and roster strategy: one report says Thomas wants out and could be packaged for defensive help, while others say the Jaguars value team control on his rookie contract and prefer to keep him unless a seismic offer appears.