Yahoo Sports NFL on Brian Thomas Jr.

ArticleStock Up, Stock Down — Week 1: Bear ReturnsSeptember 14, 2026

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To be fair, Thomas left this game with a shoulder injury (he should be fine) and this was always the kind of game where the Browns lead outside cornerbacks were going to gravitate towards the deep threat.

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Thomas' shoulder injury is minor; expected to return as lead wideout in future games.

Thomas left the Jaguars' Week 1 game with a shoulder injury, though the source notes he should be fine. His absence in Week 1 allowed Parker Washington to emerge as the lead wideout with six targets, but the source expects there will be games where Thomas is the lead wideout in the offense going forward.