Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Rumors: Insider drops definitive update on Jaguars WR's future after Liam Coen's comments

Brian Thomas Jr. has been in the limelight for the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The wideout has not been at his productive best this season, but according to SI's Albert Breer, the Jaguars have no intention of trading Thomas.

On Thursday, Jaguars coach Liam Coen said that he is hopeful about Thomas improving in the second half of the season.

"I am very optimistic," Coen said of Thomas having a potential breakthrough in the second half of the season. "We have no plans on moving Brian Thomas Jr. at all. Saw something about that over the weekend. But, I mean, I talked to him for a good amount of time this morning, and it's just a good reset for a lot of these guys to come in fresh.

"We're 4-3 with everything ahead of us. Good, bad or indifferent, what's happened in the first seven games, we all have an opportunity to write a narrative. We own the narrative."

The Jaguars took Thomas in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He had a solid rookie season, posting 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns on 87 receptions. The wideout earned a Pro Bowl honor and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

However, Thomas has not been able to hit the heights of last season. He has 365 yards and a touchdown on 27 receptions this season, along with 16 yards and a rushing TD in seven games.

Brian Thomas Jr. is questionable to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9 of 2025 NFL season

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Brian Thomas Jr. is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. He was limited in Jacksonville's practice on Thursday and listed as questionable to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9.

The Jaguars will have another practice session on Friday. If Thomas takes part in full practice, he could get the green light to face Las Vegas.

The Raiders-Jaguars game will kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.