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NFL Insider Reveals Brian Thomas Situation With Jaguars

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics
By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 5:44 PM ET

Speculation has begun to swirl around Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas as the NFL offseason gains momentum. While no formal plans have surfaced, rival teams are quietly keeping an eye on the situation.

League insiders have indicated there has been no clear sign that the Jaguars intend to move Thomas. However, the mere mention of his name in offseason trade discussions has sparked interest across front offices monitoring potential shifts in Jacksonville’s depth chart.

NFL wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) spins the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter in an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. Bills lead 10-7 at the half over the Jaguars. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Thomas, a highly touted product out of LSU, arrived in the league with expectations of becoming a dynamic offensive weapon. His combination of size, speed and playmaking ability positioned him as one of the more intriguing young receivers in the AFC.

Despite his talent, roster dynamics and evolving offensive priorities have fueled outside speculation about where he stands within the Jaguars’ long-term plans. Teams around the league are reportedly observing whether Thomas’ role diminishes enough to prompt Jacksonville’s front office to entertain offers.

NFL Insider Points Out Brian Thomas’ Situation With Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) runs on the field before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7, capturing the AFC South title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Thomas’s situation has gotten attention from different teams in the league. This is detailed more in a report by Dan Graziano for ESPN.

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.

The Jaguars have publicly shown no urgency to move the wideout, and internal evaluations often differ from outside assumptions. Still, the NFL’s trade landscape can shift quickly when circumstances change, particularly for players with high ceilings and manageable contracts.

For now, Thomas remains part of Jacksonville’s roster outlook as preparations for the upcoming season continue. Yet as the offseason unfolds and teams explore ways to upgrade their offenses, his situation will remain one to watch if opportunity and ambition intersect at the right moment.

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