Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) runs after a catch against the New York Jets at EverBank Stadium.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are facing the Indianapolis Colts, and they're looking to keep their momentum going after coming off a bye week. They've already started on a good note, as Trevor Lawrence found Brian Thomas Jr. for a touchdown. That's big news for some, as Thomas has been in trade rumors over the past few weeks due to his lack of productivity in the offense.
Well, he may have quieted the noise for just a little longer after the touchdown, and the hope is that he can continue making plays against the Colts. That could be good, knowing that the Jaguars have another reliable option on the field, or that could mean his trade value would go up.
After Thomas was benched, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that there was a sense around the league that the Jaguars could move him.
“The Jaguars have been fending off trade interest in WR Brian Thomas Jr. for over a year. But the former first-round pick’s recent benching and ongoing struggles have ramped up belief within the league that Jacksonville will move him by the deadline,” Pelissero wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
It should come as no surprise that the Jaguars are looking to move on from Thomas, especially since he hasn't been able to get back to the form he was in during his rookie season. They also have other players such as Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers and Travis Hunter who have made enough plays to keep the offense afloat.
It'll be interesting to see if the Jaguars plan on trading Thomas or if they still believe in him to turn things around.