Jaguars GM Confirms No Plans to Trade Brian Thomas Jr.

The team's 2024 first-round pick will remain a key part of the offense.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:52pm

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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone has dismissed rumors that the team is looking to trade wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Gladstone stated the Jaguars have "no interest in disrupting the momentum" and plan to keep the 2024 first-round pick as a key part of their offense alongside quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Why it matters

Thomas is a talented young receiver who had a bit of a sophomore slump in 2025 but is expected to bounce back in 2026. The Jaguars are coming off a playoff appearance and want to keep their core offensive weapons together as they look to build on that success.

The details

Thomas, a former LSU standout, recorded 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, earning a Pro Bowl selection. While he experienced a dip in production last season, the Jaguars remain committed to him as a key part of their passing attack alongside quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

  • In 2024, Thomas recorded 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns.
  • The Jaguars made the playoffs in the 2025 season.

The players

James Gladstone

The general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Brian Thomas Jr.

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who was a 2024 first-round draft pick.

Trevor Lawrence

The quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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What they’re saying

“We have no interest in disrupting the momentum.”

— James Gladstone, General Manager (Jamal St. Cyr)

What’s next

The Jaguars will look to Thomas to bounce back in 2026 and continue to be a key part of their passing attack as they aim to build on their 2025 playoff appearance.

The takeaway

The Jaguars are committed to keeping their young core together, including 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr., as they look to build on their recent success and contend for a championship in the coming years.