Chiefs, Steelers, Commanders have interest in Brian Thomas Jr.

Contenders usually aren’t sellers at the trade deadline. But the Jaguars have a receiver who, for whatever reason, hasn’t really clicked with the coaching staff that arrived in 2025. As a result, 2024 first-rounder Brian Thomas Jr. has interest in a fresh start. And multiple teams are believed to be interested in acquiring him. The Steelers, we’re told, have greater interest in Colts receiver Josh Downs. Downs, however, is Kansas City’s Plan B, if they can’t get Thomas away from the Jaguars. Thomas had 1,282 receiving yards as a rookie. In 2025, his output dipped to 707 yards.