Jaguars 'have not indicated' they will trade WR Brian Thomas Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear they have no intention of trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., despite escalating trade speculation surrounding the player. According to The Athletic's Jonathan Jones, the Jaguars are sticking by Thomas Jr. even after he failed to catch any passes for yards in their recent win against the Eagles.

The 2024 first-round pick remains firmly in the Jaguars' possession, even as Parker Washington has emerged as the team's top wideout. The Jaguars are not rushing to trade Thomas Jr. and are likely to keep him until closer to the trade deadline. Other top options at receiver include Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers, with the addition of tight end Nate Boerkircher leading to more complex personnel groupings.

Rookie Josh Cameron has also seen increased playtime. Through five games, Thomas Jr. has been limited to nine catches for 105 yards and a touchdown, a reflection of the Jaguars' approach to the spread offensive system led by head coach Liam Coen. The article suggests there's no immediate need for the Jaguars to trade Thomas Jr., even if he isn't frequently targeted, as his presence as a downfield threat still adds value to the offense.