CBS analyst floats 49ers as trade fit for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

San Francisco down three wideouts amid injury wave

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 32m1 min read

Potential landing spot if Jaguars trade Brian Thomas Jr. @RMos_8Ball: "I'm thinking about the San Francisco 49ers." #j Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Brian Thomas Jr. remains with Jacksonville with no trade agreed. CBS's Just Football named San Francisco as a hypothetical landing spot if the Jaguars move the 2024 first-round pick.

Why it matters: San Francisco added Brandin Cooks to the practice squad after injuries to Pearsall, Stribling and Robinson. Thomas caught 48 passes for 707 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games in 2025, a vertical option if San Francisco seeks outside help.

By the numbers: Brian Thomas Jr. — drafted 23rd overall in 2024 out of LSU; 2025 (Jaguars): 14 games, 48 receptions, 707 yards, 2 TDs. 49ers: lost Pearsall, Stribling and Robinson to injury; added Brandin Cooks to practice squad Sept. 23.

What to watch: Watch Jacksonville's front-office comments for any shift from speculation to trade talks. Watch San Francisco's wideout participation in practice this week.

Sources

@NFLonCBS 2026-09-30T16:12:21.235804+00:00

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