Jaguars Plan to Keep Brian Thomas Jr. Before Trade Deadline

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to keep wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. beyond the 4 p.m. ET NFL trade deadline on November 10, according to ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler, despite speculation about a possible deal. Fowler reported that Jacksonville had conveyed its position to interested teams. No trade has been confirmed.

Thomas, a first-round pick in 2024, has 10 receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns through eight games this season. He had 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, then recorded 48 receptions for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 2025.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs have been mentioned as possible destinations, along with the Washington Commanders. Those reports do not establish that any team made a formal offer. Adam Schefter was reported as saying Jacksonville was listening to offers, while Fowler’s account was that the Jaguars planned to retain Thomas.

The Jaguars’ recent trades for safety Jessie Bates III and defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Davon Godchaux have also shaped discussion of Thomas’s future. Jacksonville gave up several future draft picks in those deals. ESPN analyst Field Yates argued that trading Thomas could...