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NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Jaguars WR facing increased trade deadline speculation after recent benching and ongoing struggles; league belief that Jacksonville will move the former first-round pick by the deadline has intensified after fending off trade interest for over a year.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 31, 2026Underdog NFL

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NFL trade deadline notes, via @jjones9: • 49ers, Chiefs, Steelers seeking WR help • Jags remain firm on not trading Brian Thomas Jr. • Chargers say Khalil Mack isn't available • Saints could move Kendre Miller, Justin Reid • Teams believe Patriots would listen on DT Christian Barmore

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NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Thomas is mentioned in the context of trade rumors. The source argues against stashing him, stating it would be ill-advised for the Jaguars to trade him to the Chiefs given Jacksonville's win-now window. While the Rams or 49ers would be appealing landing spots, the Commanders would be less exciting even accounting for his rapport with Jayden Daniels. The source also notes Thomas is coming off a dreadful sophomore campaign, and given his start to this season, last year looks more legitimate than his rookie season. Thomas is ranked as the least enticing option to stash among the trade-rumor players discussed.

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PositiveRoleOct 31, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Could take on more WR snaps if Jakobi Meyers doesn't play against the Colts; positioned as a beneficiary of Meyers' potential absence.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 30, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Expected to be unavailable or significantly limited against Indianapolis; if he does play, he may find himself behind Josh Cameron and Travis Hunter on the depth chart, which would substantially reduce his target share in what is otherwise a favorable matchup for Jacksonville's passing game.

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PositiveNewsOct 30, 2026Adam Levitan

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Brian Thomas Jr went 87-1282-10 as a rookie in 2024. Fast forward 20 games, and he's in the Konata Mumpfield/Troy Franklin tier of Wk 8 projections.

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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Received a D- grade for Week 8 performance.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Assigned a D- grade for Week 8 matchup against Indianapolis.

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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Niners Nation

Thomas Jr. is mentioned as a potential complementary wide receiver piece the 49ers could target; the source raises the question of whether Evans needs a better complementary piece, such as Thomas Jr., though no trade is expected.

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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source raises Brian Thomas Jr. as a potential complementary piece the 49ers might target to support Mike Evans, suggesting the team could benefit from adding another high-level receiver if Evans' health remains a concern. However, the source indicates the 49ers are unlikely to pursue such a move due to salary cap and draft capital constraints.

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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ted Nguyen of The Athletic suggests the Rams should trade for Brian Thomas Jr. to help swing Super Bowl odds in their favor. Nguyen proposes sending the Jacksonville Jaguars a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2028 in exchange for the one-time Pro Bowler. Nguyen argues Thomas Jr.'s vertical route tree would complement Puka Nacua, and criticizes the Rams for taking QB Ty Simpson at 13th overall when a receiver would have been the better option given Davante Adams' age (33) and injury history and Nacua's injury and off-field issues.

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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026Turf Show Times

Ted Nguyen of The Athletic suggests trading for Brian Thomas Jr. could help swing the Super Bowl odds back in the Rams' favor. Nguyen proposes the Rams send the Jacksonville Jaguars a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2028 in exchange for the one-time Pro Bowler. Nguyen argues Thomas Jr.'s vertical route tree would complement Puka Nacua, and that the Rams should have prioritized a receiver in the draft instead of taking quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick, especially given Davante Adams' age (33) and hamstring issues and Nacua's injury and off-field concerns.

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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Brian Thomas Jr. has effectively vanished from the Jacksonville offense, which has opened up a larger role for tight end Daniel Strange in the Jaguars' passing game.

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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 2024 first-round pick has fallen out of favor in Jacksonville and played just 21.1% of the team's offensive snaps in Week 6 against Houston; he hasn't fit in with Liam Coen's offense, though he generated 87 catches for 1,282 yards as a rookie and could benefit from a change of scenery.

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NegativeBustOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that Thomas might be the most-discussed Steelers trade target but expresses significant concerns about his value. After breaking out as a rookie with 1,282 yards in 2024, Thomas saw his drop rate more than double in 2025 to 11%, while his catch/target rate plummeted to 52.7%. In 2026, a player who looked like an ascending WR1 has been an afterthought in the Jaguars' offense with just nine grabs through six games. Though he's a gifted, big-bodied deep threat with plenty of potential, he will likely cost a Day 2 pick at minimum. The source views this as far too high a price for the Steelers, who already have a similar skill set in DK Metcalf, and notes that Roman Wilson has had similar mental mistakes.

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NegativeValueOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jaguars is positioned as a comparable underperforming but talented receiver in the trade market, similar to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s recent deal.

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NegativeValueOct 30, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeValueOct 30, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeBustOct 30, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Brian Thomas Jr. has been a massive disappointment since his exceptional rookie campaign; the source believes he just needs a change of scenery; the Chiefs are mentioned as a fun potential landing spot if they feel they can revitalize his career and make him fantasy-relevant again.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 30, 2026Ted Nguyen

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If the Jags are getting only 3rd round pick offers for BTJ and told KC, the only way they’d trade to them is for a second would you do it if you’re Veach?

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026RotoWire

Usage concerns noted; the source mentions BTJ was 'completely ignored' two weeks ago before the bye. The source speculates a trade may be imminent given the usage decline and Travis Hunter's recent ramp-up in routes, suggesting potential role uncertainty or offensive scheme issues.

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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Thomas Jr. faces Charvarius Ward (IND CB) in a challenging matchup listed among the difficult wide receiver assignments for Week 8.

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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Trade speculation suggests high likelihood of being dealt; only three targets projected for Week 8; risk of being declared out in upcoming weeks if trade negotiations are ongoing to prevent injury; if traded, targets will be redistributed to Josh Cameron and others, limiting his fantasy value.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 29, 2026SleeperNFL

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@SInow Lists 10 Trade Deadline Deals They Would Love To See: 1. Maxx Crosby ➡️ New York Giants 2. Saquon Barkley ➡️ Cincinnati Bengals 3. Landon Dickerson ➡️ Green Bay Packers 4. Spencer Rattler ➡️ Cleveland Browns 5. Tyler Warren ➡️ Kansas City Chiefs 6. Mac Jones ➡️ Philadelphia Eagles 7. Kirk Cousins ➡️ Minnesota Vikings 8. Moro Ojomo ➡️ Minnesota Vikings 9. Daron Payne ➡️ Jacksonville Jaguars 10. Brian Thomas Jr. ➡️ Miami Dolphins

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek raises serious availability concerns about Brian Thomas Jr., questioning whether the Jaguars will healthy scratch him and suggesting they might trade him for a fourth-round pick rather than play him. Mattek describes his career trajectory as "weird," noting that most of his production came with backup quarterback play and the team quickly lost confidence in him early in his second year, with no real historical comparisons to this type of career arc.

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NegativeValueOct 29, 2026Hogs Haven

The Jaguars are more open than ever to listening to trade offers for WR Brian Thomas Jr., though his trade value is complicated; the source notes this requires deeper discussion of the factors affecting his market value.

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NegativeValueOct 29, 2026Hogs Haven

Thomas is ranked as the second-most likely trade candidate per ESPN's top 10 NFL trade candidates list; the source notes the Jaguars are more open than ever to listening to trade offers for him, though his trade value is complicated.

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas Jr. is ranked #2 on ESPN's Top 10 NFL Trade Candidates list and is a wide receiver for the Jaguars. The source indicates the Jaguars are "more open than ever to listening to trade offers" for Thomas Jr., though his trade value is complicated. This suggests the Jaguars may be willing to move the young receiver despite his talent.

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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Thomas Jr.'s only hope this season seems to be a trade at this point. Over the last two games, he has played only 51.4% and 21.1% of the snaps while drawing a total of five targets with zero receptions. He is not startable for fantasy purposes until something changes.

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jaguars WR and 23rd overall pick in 2024 has seen his production collapse. After a rookie season with 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 TDs, his production was cut in half in year two under head coach Liam Coen and has plummeted further this season. Currently operating as basically the fifth wideout, now that CB/WR Travis Hunter seems to be getting more heavily involved in the offense. The source suggests Thomas could benefit from a change of scenery. His contract is manageable for a trade: making $1.075 million this season and due $2.8 million in 2027, with a fifth-year option balloon payment in 2028 that will be picked up or declined by the acquiring team. Jacksonville's cap hit in 2027 would be under $2 million.

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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026Niners Nation

Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is mentioned as a potentially available trade target for the 49ers at a reasonable cost (less than a premium draft pick), alongside Jerry Jeudy and Josh Downs, as the 49ers look to add receiving depth.

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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Brian Thomas Jr. as a potentially available wide receiver from Jacksonville who could be acquired by the 49ers for less than a premium draft pick ahead of the trade deadline.

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas is framed as a buy-low opportunity for Kansas City; he has fallen out of favor in Jacksonville but is just two years removed from posting 87 catches, 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie. The Chiefs lack depth and talent at receiver with Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton injured and Xavier Worthy continuing to struggle. Brett Veach has a history of trading for receivers (Kadarius Toney 2022, Mecole Hardman 2023, DeAndre Hopkins 2024) and could pursue a similar approach with Thomas.

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PositiveNewsOct 29, 2026Zain Dhanani

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On Brian Thomas Jr: Have seen the Commanders linked now a few times to him @john_keim speculates at what cost, but also notes he’s the profile of what they want Take: Don’t drop BTJ yet with Commanders and Chiefs linked to him

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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Brian Thomas Jr. on trade rumors: "Everybody goes through adversity. You've just got to keep fighting through it." (@ESPNdirocco)

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Thomas Jr. is not playing enough to matter while on the Jaguars and his role when he's on the field is not great for fantasy football. Only 8% of his season routes include motion at the snap, while 34% are go, fade, seam, post or corner patterns. The only logical thing is to hold him through the trade deadline.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The content cuts off mid-sentence regarding Brian Thomas Jr., noting only that he should be held in case of a trade, but no specific role, usage, or deployment details are provided to form a complete insight.

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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brian Thomas Jr. was mentioned as a previous installment in the Bills trade-deadline candidate series, indicating he was evaluated as a potential acquisition target for Buffalo.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

The source raises the question 'If Brian Thomas Jr. is traded, could it boost his fantasy value?' in the context of Jaguars survivor pool strategy, indicating speculation about potential trade impact on his fantasy outlook.

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