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Jaguars Plan To Keep WR Brian Thomas Jr. Through Trade Deadline
Jaguars confirm WR Brian Thomas Jr. stays through trade deadline despite Steelers interest.
In brief
Jaguars confirm WR Brian Thomas Jr. stays through trade deadline despite Steelers interest. Jacksonville Jaguars will keep wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. through NFL trade deadline to support Super Bowl push. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
Jaguars Trade Decision
Jacksonville Jaguars plan to keep wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. through trade deadline.
“The Jaguars plan to keep WR Brian Thomas Jr. through the trade deadline, per sources. They have relayed that to interested teams.”
Trade Deadline Context
After Monday's defensive trades, Jaguars focus on keeping Thomas for Super Bowl push.
“After a flurry of trades Monday to shore up the defensive side of the football in pursuit of a Super Bowl, the Jacksonville Jaguars made another key roster decision ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline”
Thomas' Recent Performance
Thomas has 10 receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns this season.
“Thomas has 10 receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns this season”
Previous Season Success
Thomas had breakout rookie season with 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns.
“After a breakout rookie season in which he hauled in 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns”
Steelers' Need for Receiver
Steelers need receiver behind DK Metcalf with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson injured.
“With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on injured reserve, the Steelers find themselves in need of a receiver to help take some of the pressure off DK Metcalf and rookie receiver Germie Bernard”
Trade Constraints
Steelers avoid significant draft capital cost to add receiver in-season.
“But reports indicate the Steelers don’t want to pay a significant price to add a receiver in-season”
Potential Trade Targets
Colts' Josh Downs, Tennessee's Calvin Ridley and Chargers' Ladd McConkey are next options.
“Now that Thomas is reportedly off the market, the attention shifts fully to the Colts and wide receiver Josh Downs, as well as Tennessee’s Calvin Ridley and potentially the Los Angeles Chargers’ Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston”
Steelers' Deadline Strategy
Steelers may make splash move under GM Omar Khan before deadline.
“We’ll see if Pittsburgh makes a splash move under GM Omar Khan ahead of the deadline”
Thomas' Current Status
Thomas remains with Jaguars despite limited playing time in recent weeks.
“With the Jaguars benching Thomas in Week 6 and limiting his playing time in recent weeks under head coach Liam Coen, it seemingly put the third-year receiver on the trade block once again”
What it means
Jacksonville Jaguars will keep wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. through NFL trade deadline to support Super Bowl push.
