Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols on Aug. 9, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers NowOne player that has been speculated to be on the move at the 2026 NFL trade deadline is Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., with various teams in need of his services, most notably the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Jaguars plan to keep Thomas through the trade deadline, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.The Jaguars plan to keep WR Brian Thomas Jr. through the trade deadline, per sources. They have relayed that to interested teams. Coming off multiple big trades Monday, Jacksonville plans to keep its roster intact, barring a surprise. pic.twitter.com/0QxdybXqaN— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 10, 2026The Steelers have been actively searching for a high-quality receiver for three consecutive NFL trade deadlines (spanning the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons), after the departures of Diontae Johnson and George Pickens.After signing DK Metcalf in free agency in 2025, the Steelers struggled to find a WR2 throughout the year, and traded for veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in the 2026 offseason. But with inconsistent play from Metcalf, and Pittman and Roman Wilson dealing with injuries, it appears as though the Steelers are once again in need of more help at the position.The Jaguars seem to be going all-in this season for a deep playoff run after trading for high-profile players Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III, and Davon Godchaux, and holding onto Thomas despite his struggles is another sign that they feel as though they can compete for a super bowl if they keep winning, especially in a wide open AFC South.The Steelers and the Jaguars, who are currently the third and fourth seeds in the AFC playoff picture, are scheduled to play one another in Week 14.Related HeadlinesThe Unheralded Key to Steelers Offensive Line ReboundMike McCarthy’s Investment in Steelers Coaching Staff Already Proving Its WorthSteelers’ 6-2 Start Offers Encouraging History, but Also a WarningRead more at Steelers Now
