After giving wide receiver Jakobi Meyers a shocking extension before the postseason, this could spell the end for the former rookie standout Brian Thomas Jr. once the 2025 campaign is over. According to the breaking news, the Jacksonville Jaguars have given Meyers a three-year extension, which gives quarterback Trevor Lawrence another boost in the offensive aerial attack. While the Jaguars have Thomas Jr., Meyers and Travis Hunter for the future, the team could look to explore a trade involving Thomas Jr. despite having a breakout season last year. Thomas has struggled with drops and inconsistent chemistry with Lawrence, which is why they’ve probably traded for Meyers to strengthen their offense’s pass-attack.
Breaking: Latest Jaguars Jakobi Meyers Extension May Signal Sudden Brian Thomas Jr. Trade
Thomas has been a name circulating in several trade rumors before the deadline last month. However, Jaguars GM James Gladstone publicly shut them down despite reports that he’s listening to offers as Jacksonville is building a new supporting cast for Lawrence since they’ve drafted Hunter. Nobody should expect a trade until the offseason, when Hunter slowly works his way back from his season-ending injury.
After releasing safety Darnell Savage, nobody should put it past the Jaguars front staff if they have to make a few tough decisions again in March. Originally selected as a first-round pick, the former LSU product capped off the 2024 campaign by recording 87 receptions for 1,282 receiving yards and ten touchdowns. The numbers have dipped, and if that continues to be an issue next year, the Jaguars could trade Thomas to these three teams.
Potential Next Teams
Carolina Panthers
Similar to Thomas’s production, the Carolina Panthers have had their fair share of struggles this season offensively. Wide receiver Xavier Legette has been rumored to be traded, but head coach Dave Canales isn’t giving up on him. If the Panthers feel like he doesn’t sync with their offense, they could trade Legette and a fourth-round pick in exchange for Thomas to provide some stability alongside Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.
Carolina isn’t perfect offensively since they’re slowly building a dominant defense, but this possible trade could get them ahead in the NFC, especially since they can’t afford to let McMillan’s talents go to waste.
Kansas City Chiefs
Meanwhile, even though the Jaguars would want to avoid trading in their AFC conference, the Chiefs could get creative here. Veteran tight end Travis Kelce will likely retire as he will marry popstar Taylor Swift this upcoming summer. Also, Marquise Brown is slated to become a free agent, which means that Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy need a capable receiver to help create separation. The Chiefs don’t have the cap space, but could easily free some up from Mahomes’ and Chris Jones’ current deals.
Either way, the Chiefs need a huge wake-up call after missing the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade. Thomas Jr. needs a reset and so do the Chiefs, so this trade might pay off.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons will draft a quarterback in the first-round this upcoming April, but they might have a receiver problem soon. With Kyle Pitts rumored to leave in free agency, it would leave a huge dent for whoever takes over as the starting quarterback next season. This means the Falcons need to get help for Drake London and Darnell Mooney. Thomas is a true No. 1 receiver like London, so why not get both of them as the new duo while Mooney continues to help in slot route opportunities?
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