While teams could be interested in adding a wide receiver, don't expect the Houston Texans' rival to be moving a name many had pondered for ages on his status beyond the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Despite the rumors, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., the AFC South franchise is sticking to its guns and keeping him around through the end of the season.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Jaguars have received calls about Thomas, but they have told those teams they aren't interested in trading the 2024 first-round pick. Thomas, who was the top target during his rookie season, has moved into a No. 3 role behind Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington.
The Jaguars plan to keep WR Brian Thomas Jr. through the trade deadline, per sources.
They have relayed that to interested teams. Coming off multiple big trades Monday, Jacksonville plans to keep its roster intact, barring a surprise. pic.twitter.com/0QxdybXqaN
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 10, 2026
As a rookie, Thomas caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. Since then, his production has dropped significantly, as has his snap count under second-year coach Liam Coen. In two years, the former LSU standout has recorded 58 catches for 824 yards and four touchdown receptions. He has more than twice as many drops (10) as his rookie season in 22 games.
The Jaguars seemed to be going all-in for 2026 and a move like this proves it. In the past 48 hours, general manager James Gladstone has shipped off the team's top collateral over the next two seasons to land names like Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis and New Orleans Saints Davon Godchaux.
But keeping Thomas as depth is better than losing him and needing to find a replacement on the open market late in the season. Should his role expand in the coming months, Jacksonville could flip him this offseason for better value than the current asking price.
The Texans and Jaguars, who met in Week 6 over in London, will meet again on Dec. 20 at Reliant Stadium. The Jaguars seemed to have filled every hole on the roster, so this could be a playoff-clinching scenario for the AFC South rival just before the holidays.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans rival holding former on trade assest WR amid dedlie deals
