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Behind the Steel Curtain fantasy football takes on Brian Thomas Jr.
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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026
The source identifies Brian Thomas Jr. as a potential trade target for the Steelers to acquire at the deadline, positioning him as a receiving option the team should consider to strengthen their roster for a playoff push.NegativeValueOct 30, 2026
The source argues Brian Thomas Jr. is too expensive a trade target for the Steelers despite being the most-discussed name in trade rumors. After breaking out as a rookie with 1,282 yards in 2024, Thomas has regressed significantly: his drop rate more than doubled to 11% in 2025, his catch/target rate plummeted to 52.7%, and in 2026 he has just nine receptions through six games. While Thomas is a gifted, big-bodied deep threat with potential, he will likely cost a Day 2 pick at minimum, which the source deems far too high a price given the Steelers already have a similar skill set in DK Metcalf. The source prefers the McConkey or Downs mold for the Steelers' receiver room.NegativeValueOct 30, 2026
Brian Thomas Jr. is mentioned as an underperforming but talented receiver whose trade market value was established when Marvin Harrison Jr. went to the Texans for a 2027 second-round pick earlier this season. The source uses this as a benchmark for what the Steelers would likely have to pay to acquire a similar receiver prospect.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
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.PositiveValueOct 15, 2026
The 2024 Pro Bowler has gotten lost in the pecking order with Parker Washington emerging as a budding star, and Jakobi Meyers and Brenton Strange serving as second and third options in the Jaguars' offense. After nearly 1,300 yards in 2024, injuries saw production dip to just over 700 in 2025; through five games in 2026, he has nine catches for 105 yards. The source views a third-round pick as sufficient compensation to secure a deal for Thomas, who would instantly become the best receiver on the Steelers.