Patriots listed as fit for star WR in hypothetical blockbuster trade

Hypothetical move season is in full swing, and writers are already speculating about potential blockbuster trades. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Ben Solak considered the possibility of the Jacksonville Jaguars moving on from wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and listed the New England Patriots as the top fit for such a deal.

They also mentioned the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders as possibilities.

Thomas' numbers were down after his incredible rookie campaign. A year after posting 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns, he only mustered 48 catches for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 2025.

Graziano wrote:

"There has been no indication that trading Thomas is something the Jaguars are planning, but there are teams monitoring the situation in case the hypertalented LSU product has fallen far enough down the Jacksonville depth chart that the front office would consider a move."

Thomas was given a 20 percent chance of being traded.

That isn't particularly high, but if available, the Patriots should be one of many teams that would show interest. Thomas is only 23 years old and still on a rookie contract. That alone could be enough to convince the Jaguars to run it back with him next season.

With that said, the Patriots could use an outside threat at wide receiver to combine with the production they got in the slot last season from Stefon Diggs. A pairing of Diggs, Thomas and Kayshon Boutte could fast-track the unit's growth in 2026.

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