Brian Thomas Jr.'s Jaguars Future Addressed by Liam Coen amid Trade Speculation

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen doesn't anticipate Brian Thomas Jr. being traded this offseason.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Coen explained that Thomas' drop in production this season compared to his rookie year can be attributed to having more talent on the roster but they view him as a key piece of the offense moving forward.

"When you are part of a team that wins, the wealth will be shared. It will never truly be about one player. I will continue to pour into these guys... BT will 100% be a part of that," Coen said.

Thomas looked like a budding superstar in 2024 when he finished third in the NFL with 1,282 receiving yards and tied for sixth with 10 touchdowns. His total EPA of 107.89 ranked behind only Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Drake London.

This season saw a dramatic decline in Thomas' numbers. He had 48 receptions, 707 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games. His 10 drops were tied for the second-most among all receivers in the NFL.

In addition to the high number of drops, Thomas' drop percentage of 11.0 was the second-highest among all players with at least 90 targets. Jameson Williams was No. 1 at 11.8 percent (12 drops on 102 targets).

Things got to the point that there were trade rumors about Thomas prior to the in-season deadline that Coen had to dismiss.

It makes perfect sense that opposing teams would be keeping an eye on Thomas' status because he's only 23 and one year removed from playing at an extremely high level. He also has two more guaranteed years on his rookie contract, plus the fifth-year option for 2028.

Even though the Jaguars may not want to trade Thomas, especially with his value taking a hit, they wouldn't be wrong to at least explore the idea. They don't have a first-round pick in 2026 as a result of the trade with the Cleveland Browns last year that resulted in them selecting Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick.

Jacksonville's receiver room also looks much better now than it did at the start of the season. The acquisition of Jakobi Meyers in November helped unlock the offense, as did the emergence of Parker Washington.

Meyers acclimated so well to the Jaguars that he got a three-year, $60 million extension in December. Hunter is also expected to continue to be a two-way player in 2026.

That leaves the Jaguars with a wealth of pass-catchers on the roster. Thomas might be the most-talented player in that group, so him returning to his 2024 form would help elevate an already-exciting offense to new heights next season.