Jaguars Likely to Stick With WR Thomas Through Deadline

After making three additions ahead of the looming trade deadline, the Jacksonville Jaguars are going all-in to bolster a run at the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC and a deep playoff run.

Jessie Bates III was the first addition, adding a 3-time All Pro safety to defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile's secondary.

But, hours later, General Manager James Gladstone and the front office addressed the trenches, trading for Davon Godchaux and Jordan Davis.

Godchaux is a veteran piece, but Davis was the big surprise move, with Jacksonville adding one of the league's bright young defensive stars from the Philadelphia Eagles.

With the Jaguars' aggressive mindset, the front office is clearly believing that this team can win a Super Bowl, and likely puts to bed any trade rumors surrounding Brian Thomas Jr.

Over the past few weeks, Thomas has ramped up as a potential trade target, with the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly being one of the team's interested in the third-year man.

But, on Tuesday, following the deals, ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler reported that Jacksonville is planning to keep it's roster together from here on out, barring any big surprises.

While Thomas has struggled to find his footing since his remarkable rookie season two years ago, he remains a player that the coaching staff has faith in.

Thomas has recorded just one reception over the Jaguars' last four games, seeing limited action in most of the matchups.

His lone catch, however, was a good sign, cashing in for a 12-yard score against the Indianapolis Colts.

In Thomas' standout rookie season, he terrorized the Colts' secondary, recording 12 catches for 225 yards and a score in his first two meetings against Indy.

While this wasn't the type of dynamic performance we saw in his rookie campaign, getting Thomas into the endzone should be a positive going forward.

Over the next few weeks, with Jacksonville's schedule lightening up, getting Thomas involved should be a priority.

At 6-foot-2, 209 pounds, Thomas is the Jaguars' most physically-imposing wide receiver, and having him rolling down the stretch of the season would give starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence another deep threat to target.

Entering the Week 10 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Thomas has an opportunity to get back on track against one of the NFL's bottom teams.

Over his four games against Tennessee, Thomas has found success, averaging five catches and over 63 yards per game against the Titans.