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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Adam Schefter reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars keep saying they're not trading Brian Thomas Jr., but it wouldn't shock him if their stance changed before the trade deadline.PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
Brian Thomas Jr., a 6'3" 210-pound athletic freak drafted 23rd overall in 2024 with a 9.84 RAS (57th out of 3,402 WRs since 1987), has fallen out of favor in Jacksonville with just nine receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown through six games in 2026; he still has two-and-a-half years of team control on his rookie deal and played with Jayden Daniels at LSU with prior chemistry; reuniting him with Daniels could reenergize his career and provide the deep threat Washington lost to Terry McLaurin's injury; the Jaguars are seeking a higher day-three pick or potentially a straight-up trade for interior defensive lineman Daron Payne.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Recommended against as a trade target to replace McLaurin. The Commanders should not pursue Brian Thomas Jr. or other high-cost acquisitions before the trade deadline; the team is not in position to deal Day 2 or higher Day 3 picks and needs to fortify their foundation with available assets.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
The NFC East's dysfunction could prompt the Commanders to pursue a trade for Brian Thomas Jr. as a long-term receiving solution; if McLaurin departs, the team lacks legitimate depth pieces beyond third-round rookie Antonio Williams, making Thomas a feasible target if the price aligns.NegativeDepth ChartOct 21, 2026
2024 first-round pick benched by Jacksonville Jaguars during London game against Houston Texans, sitting entire second half; Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers well ahead in pecking order; stock plummeting with almost no chance fifth-year option will be picked up. However, has strong LSU connection with Jayden Daniels, making Commanders trade realistic if compensation reasonable.NegativeUsageJul 23, 2026
Thomas Jr. surpassed 500 receiving yards in 2025 and serves as the primary vertical threat in Udinski's system, but finished with a team-high eight drops. Jacksonville's receiving corps dropped 40 of 417 catchable targets (9.6% drop rate), the highest mark by any NFL offense since the 2021 Jets, and Thomas Jr.'s drops represent a significant portion of this issue that must be corrected to unlock Lawrence's next step.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Thomas experienced a significant decline from his 2024 rookie season to 2025, dropping from 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 TDs to 707 yards and 2 TDs in year two. Despite being Jayden Daniels' primary deep threat during their record-breaking 2023 LSU season where Thomas led the nation in touchdown receptions, he has fallen back to earth considerably in 2025, prompting fan and media buzz about a potential Commanders trade to reunite him with Daniels.