Insider Revives Jets–Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Buzz

"The Jets hit most of their short-term needs in the first wave of free agency with one notable exception," Cimini wrote. "Wide receiver. They have Garrett Wilson and a lot of question marks, which makes this a primary need in next month's draft. With the 16th pick they could have a shot at Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon.

"Also look for them to a veteran to the mix. Look at the trade market. Darren Mougey loves to make trades and especially keep an eye on those Jaguars where Brian Thomas Jr. could be on the trading block. Also the Broncos after acquiring Jaylen Waddle in a big trade, perhaps a player there expendable. Maybe a Marvin Mims Jr. or a Troy Franklin. The Jets will add two receivers before this offseason is over."

Thomas would be the ideal addition for New York. He's just 23 years old and racked up 1,282 receiving yards in 2024 as a rookie and followed up with 707 receiving yards in 2025. He's also under contract for the next two seasons plus a club option for 2028.

It's important to note, again, though, that Gladstone specifically shut down the idea of Thomas getting traded.

"I think you think aback to where we landed at the end of the season, where our passing attack was," Gladstone said. "We have no interest in disrupting that momentum. ... It can be very strange for sure. I care more for what weight that might put on Brian [Thomas] himself when it's something that's entirely out of his control and unnecessary. So I think that's where my mind would go, if anything. But when it's fraudulent claims, you just keep your mind on what you can focus on and you can actually control and try to do what's best for the Jacksonville Jaguars."

It's hard to really shut down the idea much more than Gladstone has this offsesaon. Cimini bringing the idea back up is exciting, but it's hard to believe a trade for Thomas is coming. The idea of someone like Mims or Franklin seems much more realistic after the Broncos just acquired Waddle.