NFC East team should be aggressive in pursuit of Brian Thomas Jr.

That news was a surprise to many, though it’s been a bumpy year for Thomas Jr., and the fact that they’re even willing to entertain moving him signals that things aren’t all smooth right now in Jacksonville. 

The 2024 first-round pick (23rd overall) has seen his numbers take a significant hit in 2025 after an extremely productive rookie campaign. Thomas Jr.’s receiving yards per game are down from 75.4 to 52.1 through seven games this season as he’s dealt with drops and a recent injury. 

Given all of that, the Jaguars don’t appear to view the 23-year-old as untouchable, and that should have the Commanders ready to pounce on the opportunity to acquire him. 

Samuel is a pending free agent who will turn 30 in January and who is often dealing with injuries because of his physical style of play. McLaurin is 30 years old himself. Behind these two, it gets thin quickly in Washington, and what they desperately need is a jolt of youth to their playmaking group, something Thomas Jr. would provide.

Not to mention the college connection he and Daniels had at LSU, which you have to imagine would lead Thomas Jr. to be very interested in playing with his former quarterback. Given that he may be somewhat disgruntled in Jacksonville, this could play a huge factor in where he could wind up and his performance when he arrives.

The odds of the Jaguars giving up on such a talented young receiver remain slim, but whether it's before next week's Nov. 4 trade deadline or in the offseason, the Commanders need to be all over the potential to bring him to Washington.