Yahoo Sports NFL on Brian Thomas Jr.

Thomas's 14.5 career yards-per-reception average suggests buy-low potential with a change of scenery.

The source frames Thomas as a buy-low opportunity for the Patriots to add receiver depth behind A.J. Brown and DeMario Douglas. The 2024 first-round pick has fallen out of favor in Jacksonville, playing a season-low 15 offensive snaps in Week 6, but has averaged 14.5 yards per reception in his career and posted 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie in 2024. The source suggests Thomas may simply need a change of scenery to regain form, with Drake Maye still on a rookie contract allowing the Patriots to take a chance on developing him into a quality No. 2 receiver.

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