While Trevor Lawrence has been somewhat inconsistent this season, he hasn't gotten much help from his supporting cast. That's why the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't hesitate to trade for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers at the deadline.
Meyers should have an immediate impact in Duval. His drop rate is one of the lowest in the league dating back to 2020. That will come in handy for a Jags team that's struggled with drops all year long. On the other hand, Jacksonville wouldn't have had to trade for the former North Carolina State Wolfpack if it had gotten better production from a free-agent signing.
The Jakobi Meyers trade doesn't bode well for Jaguars WR Dyami Brown
When the Jaguars gave a one-year, $10 million contract to Dyami Brown, they thought they were getting an ascending receiver who would draw coverage away from Brian Thomas Jr. Early in 2025, that appeared to be the case. The former North Carolina Tar Heel got off to a strong start, hauling in a combined eight receptions for 108 yards the first two games. However, he's cooled down considerably since then.
The past five games, Brown has caught a measly 11 receptions for 110 yards. That's certainly not the kind of production Jacksonville envisoned when they locked him up. In his defense, he's dealt with a nagging shoulder injury and suffered a concussion in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Having said that, availability is the most important ability on the football field, and if you can't stay healthy, it won't matter how talented you are. In Brown's case, he's failed to build off of his strong finish to 2024, which is precisely what the Jags expected.
With Jakobi Meyers now in the mix, it's hard to see Brown sticking around in Jacksonville beyond 2025.
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The arrival of Jakobi Meyers is bad news for Jaguars WR Dyami Brown
Of course, you want as many talented players as you can get your hands on, but the arrival of Jakobi Meyers means less playing time for other receivers. Dyami Brown will likely be the one who's affected the most.
And that's the thing, the Jaguars didn't give up fourth and sixth-round picks to give Meyers a complementary role. They'll want to see an immediate return on their investment while giving the seventh-year pro a chance to earn a contract extension.
It's important to point out that the Jags are dealing with injuries at receiver, which might've been the reason they traded for Meyers. Brian Thomas Jr. is dealing with an ankle sprain, Brown is likely on concussion protocol, and Travis Hunter is on Injured Reserve after suffering a knee injury.
Once everyone is healthy, the Jacksonville receiver group will be in great shape. However, there won't be enough targets to go around, and there's a strong chance that Dyami Brown will see a noticeable drop in his playing time.