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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. ‘all right’ after injury scare

By Thomson Reuters Aug 25, 2026 | 12:38 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. appeared to injure his shoulder and was ​held out of the remainder ‌of Tuesday’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Thomas landed on his shoulder during the first play ‌of ​11-on-11 work. Trainers ⁠looked at Thomas, ⁠who returned for one more play before sitting out the action on the sideline.

“I think ​he’s all right, just fell on his shoulder,” Jaguars head ⁠coach Liam Coen ⁠said. “Holding him out was ​smart. Get him ready for ​Cleveland (in the season opener on Sept. ‌13).”

Thomas, 23, enjoyed a sensational rookie season, reeling in 87 passes for 1,282 yards and ⁠10 touchdowns in 2024 after being selected by Jacksonville with the 23rd ⁠overall pick ‌of the 2024 ⁠NFL Draft.

Last season was ​a ‌different story. Thomas tied for ​second ⁠in the NFL with 10 drops, missed three games and was limited to 48 receptions for 707 yards and two touchdowns.

–Field ​Level Media