Jaguars Unlikely to Trade Standout WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Despite speculation, the team has shown no signs of being willing to move the former first-round pick.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 7:22pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have no plans to trade wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., despite recent speculation that he could be a top trade candidate. Thomas, a first-round pick two years ago, struggled at times in 2025 but the team remains high on his potential and expects him to bounce back in 2026.

Why it matters

Thomas is a talented young receiver the Jaguars are committed to developing, and trading him away would be a surprising move that would likely upset the team's fanbase. The Jaguars have added other receivers like Jakobi Meyers, but they still view Thomas as a key part of their offense going forward.

The details

While ESPN recently listed Thomas as the top potential trade candidate in the NFL, the Jaguars have given no indication they are willing to move the former LSU standout. Thomas had a down 2025 season, leading the team to add Meyers, but the Jaguars still believe in his long-term potential and want to see him take his game to the next level in 2026 under new head coach Liam Coen.

  • In 2025, the Jaguars traded for Jakobi Meyers and signed him to a long-term deal.
  • The Jaguars also got an impressive season out of receiver Parker Washington in 2025.

The players

Brian Thomas Jr.

A former first-round pick by the Jaguars two years ago who struggled at times in 2025 but remains a key part of the team's future plans.

Jakobi Meyers

A wide receiver the Jaguars traded for and signed to a long-term deal in 2025 to bolster their receiving corps.

Parker Washington

A wide receiver who had an impressive 2025 season for the Jaguars.

Liam Coen

The new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who will be tasked with helping Thomas reach his full potential in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“There has been no indication that trading Thomas is something the Jaguars are planning, but there are teams monitoring the situation in case the hypertalented LSU product has fallen far enough down the Jacksonville depth chart that the front office would consider a move.”

— Dan Graziano, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The Jaguars will look to get the most out of Brian Thomas Jr. in 2026 under new head coach Liam Coen, hoping he can bounce back and solidify himself as a top receiving threat.

The takeaway

Despite some outside speculation, the Jaguars remain committed to developing Brian Thomas Jr. and have no plans to trade the talented young receiver, who they view as a key part of their offense going forward.