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The decision comes as the league approaches the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline on Tuesday. According to reports, while multiple teams have reached out to Jacksonville to gauge the availability of the 2024 draft selection, the front office has consistently rebuffed these inquiries, signaling a commitment to his development within their current system.
Evaluating the trajectory of Brian Thomas Jr.
Thomas, who was selected 23rd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, initially burst onto the scene with a standout rookie campaign. During that debut season, he recorded 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection. However, his statistical output has faced a notable decline in the 22 games that have followed his impressive introduction to the league.
Since that rookie year, Thomas has registered 58 catches for 824 yards. His efficiency has also been a point of concern, with the receiver recording 10 drops compared to four touchdown receptions during that same span. His involvement in the passing game has seen a marked decrease; after commanding a 25.3% target share in 2024—which ranked 11th among all NFL players—that figure dropped to 16.6% last season and currently sits at 9.5% for the 2024 campaign.
The recent trend culminated in last Thursday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, which marked the first time in his professional career that Thomas was not targeted by his quarterback. Through eight games this season, he has accumulated 10 receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Despite these challenges, general manager
