Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. injured during practice vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

During a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. suffered an injury to his left shoulder. Thomas connected on a touchdown pass to Trevor Lawrence during the initial drill, easily outpacing the opposition. After colliding with the ground, Thomas continued to play for additional drills but then exited the practice area.

He was examined by the team's medical staff and was deemed fit to continue, although he did not rejoin the game for the remainder of practice. Head coach Liam Coen expressed confidence in Thomas' condition, stating, "I think he’s alright. He just came down on his shoulder." Coen added that holding Thomas out of subsequent drills was a prudent decision, allowing him to recover before the season opener against the Cleveland Browns on September 13.

With the addition of wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who injured his hand last week, and now Thomas, the Jaguars will likely be without two of their top three pass catchers during training camp. Rookie wide receivers CJ Williams and Josh Cameron were given increased opportunities as they took on the roles of the injured starters. Despite the loss of these key players, the Jaguars' offense maintained a strong performance, with Parker Washington and Brenton Strange stepping up to provide reliable targets for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Defense specialist Travis Hunter did not participate in any offensive plays during this first joint practice, but head coach Coen emphasized that Hunter's development as a defensive player remains a priority for the team.