Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy Football News & Podcast Insights

PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Big Blue View

The Jaguars appear to be moving on from 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr., who possesses rare length and speed; he has a close relationship with Malik Nabers from their time together at LSU, making him a potential trade target for the Giants to address their thin receiving depth chart.

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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Niners Nation

WR trade candidate ranked #2 with 45% trade probability; elite traits (6-3, 209 lbs, X-receiver profile with separation ability, straight-line speed, ball-tracking) but production has declined sharply from rookie season (87 rec, 10 TD, ~1,300 yards in 2024 to 9-105-1 in 2026); league execs sense end of Jacksonville tenure as targets and playing time have dipped; Thomas draws coverage deep, benefiting teammates Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers underneath; potential 49ers fit if clear upgrade over Demarcus Robinson or Jordan Watkins; Kansas City and Pittsburgh also exploring.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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Top trade candidates that could be dealt (and % chance they are moved), via @JFowlerESPN: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (30%) Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (45%) Cardinals Edge Josh Sweat (40%) Buccaneers Edge Yaya Diaby (35%) Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (20%) Commanders DT Daron Payne (25%) Chargers Edge Khalil Mack (35%) Eagles CB Riq Woolen (35%) Cardinals S Budda Baker (35%) Steelers LB Patrick Queen (20%) Titans Edge Jermaine Johnson II (30%) Eagles G Landon Dickerson (25%) Colts WR Josh Downs (45%)...

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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@JFowlerESPN lists Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. as the player he’s most confident will be traded: “Several execs I've spoken to believe Thomas' days in Jacksonville are numbered due to his diminished role in Year 3. He has trade value, and the Jaguars would be smart to explore that option.”

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Dawgs By Nature

The source lists Brian Thomas Jr as a trade target that doesn't make sense for the Browns, grouping him with other acquisitions that lack strategic fit or value alignment for Cleveland's roster needs.

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Matt Harmon mentions Brian Thomas Jr. as an alternative wide receiver on the trade block the Rams could pursue if they cannot land Josh Downs, suggesting he is available and worth considering as the Rams address their receiver need at the deadline.

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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026Turf Show Times

Listed as an alternative wide receiver option on the trade block that the Rams could pursue alongside Josh Downs; Matt Harmon mentions him as a potential acquisition target if Los Angeles can swing a trade, though Downs is positioned as the primary recommendation given his attainability and fit.

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NegativeBustOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas Jr.'s career has fallen off a cliff since his great rookie debut, indicating a dramatic regression in performance for the Jacksonville Jaguars receiver.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Underdog NFL

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Top-25 trade candidates: Kirk Cousins Jonathan Taylor Tony Pollard Brian Thomas Jr. Chris Godwin Jauan Jennings Jerry Jeudy Josh Downs Quentin Johnston Rashod Bateman Cesar Ruiz Jackson Powers-Johnson Landon Dickerson Jermaine Johnson II Josh Sweat Khalil Mack Shemar Stewart Yaya Diaby A'Shawn Robinson Daron Payne Patrick Queen Alontae Taylor Donte Jackson Riq Woolen Budda Baker (per @MattBowen41 and @JFowlerESPN)

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Jeremy Fowler lists WR Brian Thomas Jr, WR Quentin Johnston and EDGE Josh Sweat as possible candidates to be traded to the 49ers Which one of these players would you want the 49ers to trade for?

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Underdog NFL

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Players likely to be traded: Brian Thomas Jr. Jauan Jennings Josh Sweat (per @JFowlerESPN and @DanGrazianoESPN)

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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Hogs Haven

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.

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NegativeBustOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Jaguars wide receiver is a trade candidate despite his team leading the AFC South; the former first-round pick has experienced a stunning fall from his 1,282-yard, 10-touchdown rookie season in 2024, now ranking sixth on the Jaguars in receiving yards and fourth among their wideouts as Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Josh Cameron, and two-way star Travis Hunter have elevated above him, indicating his fit in Liam Coen's offense hasn't worked and his value is at an all-time low.

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NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gregg Rosenthal theorizes about Brian Thomas Jr. being traded to either the Baltimore Ravens or Los Angeles Rams as a potential trade deadline move the source would like to see.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Brian Thomas Jr. is another potential trade target for Pittsburgh alongside Ladd McConkey, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Jaguars wide receiver is also being monitored by the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential acquisition ahead of the trade deadline.

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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026Turf Show Times

The source projects Brian Thomas Jr's trade cost at minimum a Day 2 pick (2nd-round equivalent), based on Marvin Harrison Jr's recent trade to Houston for a 2027 2nd-round pick and 7th-round pick. Both receivers are 24 years old and drafted in 2024 (Harrison 4th overall, Thomas 23rd overall); the Texans' 2nd-round pick carries top-50 upside given Houston's 2-5 record. For the Rams, acquiring Thomas would require surrendering significant draft capital from their depleted inventory of just four 2027 picks, but the source argues the downfield speed and one-on-one playmaking ability could complement Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and suggests Les Snead's track record of acquiring former first-round picks makes the deal thematically aligned with his roster-building philosophy.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 27, 2026Ron Stewart

Should be rostered in case he gets traded before deadline; if traded, routes would flow to Travis Hunter and Josh Cameron, creating significant upside for both receivers.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026Turf Show Times

Listed as a potential trade deadline target for the Los Angeles Rams as they consider moves to improve the receiver position ahead of the 2026 trade deadline. The source notes that any move to improve the team at any position is worth considering, positioning Thomas Jr among the possibilities LA might explore.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Receiver mentioned as a possibility for the Rams to pursue at the trade deadline as the team considers moves to improve the roster ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Seahawks.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

If Brian Thomas Jr. isn't traded by the deadline, he's a dead asset and is probably borderline droppable. The source is holding BTJ shares and praying he moves to a WR-needy team like the 49ers, as his trade value is virtually zero. Thomas has completely disappeared after a 1,282-yard, 10-touchdown rookie campaign, though the source believes that rookie-year version of BTJ has to be in there somewhere and could be worth starting in the latter half of the season if he gets a change of scenery and mentally resets.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Probably the most likely wide receiver to be traded; has been so bad this season that he's been dropped in many leagues and is not fitting Jacksonville's offensive scheme. Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers are getting significant usage on the same offense, limiting his role. The source views him as a lottery ticket in free agency if traded to contenders like the Rams or 49ers, where he'd gain opportunity share on a very good offense—though trades mid-season rarely produce immediate fantasy value.

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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Thomas is mentioned as a potential trade deadline acquisition for the Chiefs, who are looking to address their offensive weapons shortage. He is among the difference-making receivers the source identifies as potentially available to help shore up Kansas City's thin receiving corps.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas Jr. is not currently a factor in the Jaguars offense; despite his absence, the offense is still humming under head coach Liam Coen, suggesting the team's success is not dependent on his production.

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NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026Windy City Gridiron

The source notes that even without Brian Thomas Jr. being a factor, the Jaguars' offense is humming, suggesting the offense has found success despite Thomas Jr.'s absence.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 8.4 with a -0.3 week-over-week change; essentially flat valuation with minimal market movement.

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NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Turf Show Times

Thomas' production and efficiency have declined sharply. In 2025, he missed three games, was targeted 91 times, caught 48 for 707 yards and two touchdowns (52.7% reception rate, described as 'no bueno'). In 2026, he has caught 9 of 19 targets (less than 50%), 105 yards, and 1 touchdown. The source attributes the decline to Trevor Lawrence no longer throwing him the ball and rates him not worth a second-round pick; a fifth or sixth-round pick might be considered.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Has effectively become WR5 for the Jaguars despite what coach Liam Coen says; he's been targeted only eight times over the past four games, suggesting limited offensive involvement.

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PositiveBustOct 27, 2026Big Cat Country

Thomas has severely underperformed with 0.1 EPA/target, ranking 82nd among 131 receivers this season—between 34-year-old Keenan Allen and 31-year-old Calvin Ridley. His trade value has plummeted; he has not caught a football since an earlier trade suggestion article was published. Defenses no longer respect his speed, which is the one move left in his bag. The source believes Jacksonville should deal him to the highest bidder, especially given the emergence of Josh Cameron and Travis Hunter, which has reduced the need for Thomas. He is a former Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist, but the Jaguars could secure a second-round pick or better in-season while his contract extends through next season with a fifth-year option.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Thomas Jr. has effectively vanished from the Jacksonville offense, creating increased target volume for tight end Brenton Strange and other Jaguars receivers.

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PositiveSleeperOct 27, 2026Flock Fantasy

Wide receiver stash recommended if available on waiverwire; source suggests Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter should both be rostered similar to Seth McGawan shout, in instance of getting a Brian Thomas Jr. trait (breakout potential). Source prefers Brian Thomas Jr. over Travis Hunter as a waiver wire target, ranking him higher in a trade scenario. While Travis Hunter would see increased offensive snaps if Brian Thomas Jr. gets traded, Thomas Jr. is positioned as the more valuable asset to roster given the depth chart constraints in Jacksonville.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FFin60

Brian Thomas Jr. has drawn louder trade chatter after another quiet stretch as the deadline approaches. The source notes if BTJ got moved, expect Travis Hunter's offensive snaps to climb, and wouldn't spend too much on either but worth stashing if you can.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Thomas has not played above 62.4% of snaps in any game all season; against Houston before the bye, he played only 15 snaps including none in the second half; over the Jaguars' last four games he has just 25 yards despite head coach Liam Coen's prediction of more production, raising concerns he may be dealt before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Adonai Mitchell believes the Jaguars are better off with the Josh Cameron and Travis Hunter combination than what Brian Thomas Jr. brings to the table, suggesting a potential shift in target allocation away from Thomas Jr. Trade rumors surrounding Brian Thomas Jr. are relevant context for his fantasy outlook and potential impact on teammate Travis Hunter's snap allocation and target share.

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PositiveNewsOct 26, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Liam Coen on Brian Thomas Jr: "He's going to help us make plays this week. I know it... we gotta continue to put him in the best position to do so. BT cares about winning and losing... I'm excited about attacking this week with BT" #Jaguars | #DUUUVAL [Retweeted](

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Flock Fantasy

Brian Thomas Jr. may get traded, which could impact the Jacksonville Jaguars receiver landscape and Jakobi Meyers' role.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026RotoWire

Does not fit in Jacksonville's Liam Cohen offense and needs a trade to revitalize his fantasy value. The source argues Brian Thomas and the Jaguars need an amicable divorce where Jacksonville pockets a draft pick and Thomas gets a new lease on life. Potential landing spots include San Francisco (unlikely), Washington (LSU connection with Jaden Daniels), and LA Rams. A trade could create a window for Travis Hunter to get more offensive usage in Jacksonville.

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NegativeValueOct 26, 2026Turf Show Times

The source analyzes Brian Thomas Jr. as the subject of potential trade speculation between the Rams and 49ers. As a former first-round pick wide receiver, Thomas is positioned as a young, explosive playmaker capable of creating separation and stretching defenses vertically. The Rams are viewed as better positioned to acquire him due to three factors: the Jaguars GM James Gladstone's prior connection to the Rams front office, the 49ers' existing offensive weapons (Mike Evans, George Kittle) and potential return of injured receivers reducing their urgency, and the Rams' superior projected draft capital (14th overall, 45th in round 2 vs. 49ers' 62nd in round 2). The source suggests the Rams have the advantage in the sweepstakes, though San Francisco remains a possible suitor.

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NegativeValueOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Former first-rounder whose rostered percentage has fallen far enough to warrant waiver-wire consideration; put up 87 catches, 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024, but is now a trade candidate. Strategy is to stash him now and wait to see if he gets traded before deadline; fresh start on receiver-needy team could do wonders for his fantasy value.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Rostered percentage has fallen far enough to warrant inclusion as a stash candidate. Put up 87 catches, 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024, but the last two seasons have been disappointing. Strategy is to stash him now and wait to see if he gets traded before the deadline; a fresh start on a receiver-needy team could do wonders for the former first-rounder.

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PositiveNewsOct 26, 2026SleeperNFL

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Liam Coen on Brian Thomas Jr: "He's going to help us make plays this week. I know it... we gotta continue to put him in the best position to do so. [Brian Thomas Jr] cares about winning and losing... I'm excited about attacking this week with [him].” (@MiaOBrienTV)

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