The Jacksonville Jaguars wouldn’t really do it, would they? On Saturday, The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini dropped a trade deadline nugget to keep track of, reporting that the Jaguars “are listening on calls for WR Brian Thomas Jr., even if a move feels highly unlikely.” The second-year pro, while in the midst of an underwhelming season, had 87 receptions, 1,282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie last season. Below, we examine three reasons why Jacksonville should and shouldn’t consider a Thomas trade. 1) Recoup lost draft capital/acquire defensive talent | Depending on his value, the Jaguars could gather future draft picks, players ready to contribute in 2025, or both by trading Thomas. First-year Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone traded away the team’s 2026 first-round pick to move up to select cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. Would a team on the cusp of the Super Bowl consider Thomas a big enough piece to trade a Day 1 pick? Russini also noted that Jacksonville is seekinRead More
Pros and cons of a potential Brian Thomas Jr. trade for Jaguars
