Overview
- Multiple NFL insiders reported Wednesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars have made clear they are not interested in hearing trade offers for wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
- Thomas has been in a measurable slump, recording nine catches for 105 yards over a recent month, which has fueled league trade interest despite Jacksonville’s stance.
- The former 2024 first-round pick produced at a Pro Bowl level as a rookie (87 catches, 1,282 yards, 10 TDs) before a 2025 decline (48 catches, 707 yards, 2 TDs), giving teams reason to believe a change of scenery could help.
- Outside teams value Thomas as a young, downfield threat and have discussed Day 2 compensation, but the Jaguars are expected to press for a first-round pick, making a midseason deal unlikely without an unusually high offer.
- Jacksonville’s 4-1 start and Thomas’s remaining team control through the rookie deal increase the club’s incentive to keep him as injury insurance, though the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade has intensified receiver-market demand and rumor volume.