Jacksonville’s playoff push is now intersecting with a lingering trade saga involving third‑year wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET, after which the Jaguars must decide whether to keep Thomas for the rest of the season or trade him for value before his market value declines.
According to Heavy.com, NFL insider Adam Schefter said the Jaguars, who have historically resisted trade overtures, are now “listening before Tuesday.” Schefter noted Thomas played only 19 snaps on Thursday night and added, “We’re going to start with Brian Thomas, who played only 19 plays on Thursday night.” The outlet also cited The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones, who wrote that “no one believes Brian Thomas Jr. is long for Jacksonville” and highlighted that Thomas has recorded just 10 catches in 203 offensive plays this season, with only one catch in his last 112 snaps.
Thomas entered the league with a promising rookie season of 1,282 receiving yards. In his second year he posted 707 yards, but his production has tapered, with only 37 yards in the last six games, according to the same source. He now sits behind Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington on the depth chart, and his limited role has turned him into a potential trade asset.
While some analysts, including those quoted by Heavy.com, predict a move to a non‑contending team, others note the Jaguars have not yet signaled a firm intention to trade. Jones quoted an executive suggesting a trade to a team the Jags won’t face in the postseason could be advantageous, though links to the Kansas City Chiefs have been mentioned as a possible destination.
Off the field, the Jaguars are riding a wave of success. After a dominant Thursday night victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville holds a sizable lead in the AFC South and is positioned for a potential No. 1 seed. Heavy.com pointed out that the Jags now have what appears to be the easiest remaining schedule in the league, with only a road game against the Chicago Bears and a home matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers posing notable challenges.
However, the outlet warned that a soft schedule could leave the team under‑prepared for tougher playoff competition, noting that only two of Jacksonville’s six wins this season have come against teams currently projected to make the postseason.
**What’s next:** The Jaguars have until the Nov. 10 deadline to finalize any trade involving Thomas. Meanwhile, the team’s next games include a road contest at Chicago and a home game against Pittsburgh, after which they will aim to secure a top seed heading into the playoffs.
