5-2 Jaguars Facing Difficult Brian Thomas Balancing Act

With the NFL trade deadline arriving Tuesday, few Jacksonville Jaguars storylines carry as much league-wide attention as the future of wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. His diminished role since Week 4 has fueled a steady stream of speculation about what it means for his long-term place in Jacksonville, and the answer is slightly more complicated than simple usage charts suggest.

New Layers to the Conversation

In a recent report, NFL Network’s Cam Wolfe added some important context to the recent BTJ buzz. According to Wolfe, Thomas and Travis Hunter are close friends. Thomas is also well liked in the Jaguars’ locker room, and his speed remains an asset even without the production to match. Wolfe…