Jaguars expected to put Brian Thomas Jr. on trade block ahead of deadline

Reports say the Jaguars may move the former Pro Bowl receiver before the Nov. 10 trade deadline after a benching in London.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:46 GMT

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to place wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. on the trade block before the Nov. 10 deadline, according to two outlets.

What happened

Brian Thomas Jr., the 2024 No. 23 overall pick, was benched for the second half of the Jaguars’ 34‑31 loss to the Houston Texans in London on Sunday. He recorded no catches in that game and has not caught a pass in two straight contests, finishing the season with nine receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown through six games.

What the reports add

New York Post cited ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler, who wrote on X that “multiple league execs believe Jacksonville will seriously consider trading Brian Thomas Jr. at the deadline now that his role has decreased.”
Bleacher Report quoted Fowler on SportsCenter saying the Jaguars had “relented” on moving Thomas in the past because of his talent, but that “there’s going to be some interested parties. Kansas City’s been looking around at potentially adding a receiver. Pittsburgh to some extent.”
Fowler identified the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers as teams “looking for receiving help” and noted no formal offers have been reported.
The reports also note that Thomas has fallen behind Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers on the depth chart, with two‑way star Travis Hunter seeing a larger role in Week 6.

What was said

“It’s week to week. Guys have to step up and make plays.” – Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, after the London game (New York Post)

“Brian Thomas Jr., immensely talented, but I’ve talked to several teams who believe he could be dealt over the next few weeks. Jacksonville has relented in the past. They’ve kept him because he’s such a big talent.” – ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, on SportsCenter (Bleacher Report)

How it came about

Felo News previously reported trade chatter involving Thomas on Oct. 3 and Oct. 17, noting his status as a potential trade target before the Nov. 10 deadline and the Jaguars’ 4‑1 record at the time. Earlier in the season, general manager James Gladstone told reporters in March that Thomas was “a big part of the team’s future,” which the New York Post says the Jaguars shut down trade talks around at that time.

Key facts

Brian Thomas Jr. has been benched for the second half of the Jaguars’ loss to the Texans in London. (nypost.com)
He has nine catches for 105 yards and one touchdown through six games this season. (nypost.com)
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that multiple league executives think Jacksonville will consider trading Thomas before the deadline. (nypost.com)
Bleacher Report said interest in Thomas includes the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. (bleacherreport.com)