The Jacksonville Jaguars wouldn't really do it, would they?

On Saturday, The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini dropped a trade deadline nugget to keep track of, reporting that the Jaguars "are listening on calls for WR Brian Thomas Jr., even if a move feels highly unlikely."

The second-year pro, while in the midst of an underwhelming season, had 87 receptions, 1,282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie last season.

Below, we examine three reasons why Jacksonville should and shouldn't consider a Thomas trade.

Pros of a potential Brian Thomas Jr. trade

1) Recoup lost draft capital/acquire defensive talent | Depending on his value, the Jaguars could gather future draft picks, players ready to contribute in 2025, or both by trading Thomas. First-year Jacksonville general

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