The center of trade rumors over the weekend, Thomas has had a frustrating 2025 under new head coach Liam Coen and his new staff and scheme. As a result of those struggles, plus the addition and recent leap of Travis Hunter, many took the Thomas rumor and ran with it.

The franchise sits at 4-3 ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline.

"The Jaguars are listening on calls for WR Brian Thomas Jr., even if a move feels highly unlikely," The Athletic's Dianna Russini wrote on Saturday.