What happened: The Jacksonville Jaguars held firm on wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of the trade deadline, rebuffing inquiries from outside suitors, per James Palmer. Interested teams turned their attention to other receiving targets after Jacksonville consistently reiterated it would not move the wideout.
Why it matters: Jacksonville has maintained this stance for months, having previously rebuffed Brian Thomas Jr. offers during the offseason. Retaining the 2024 first-round pick preserves receiver depth for a 6-2 Jaguars team currently holding the third seed in the AFC.
By the numbers: Thomas has caught 10 passes for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2026 through 8 games. Jacksonville is 6-2 through 8 games and holds the third seed in the AFC.
What to watch: The Jaguars look to maintain their position in the AFC playoff race as the roster remains intact past the deadline.