Brian Thomas Is On Thin Ice And Jaguars Fans Should Be Panicked

Alright, Seattle fam, we're always glued to Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, reppin' our Hawks and Mariners, but sometimes you gotta peek over the fence to see what kind of drama is unfolding around the league. And let me tell ya, down in Jacksonville, the situation with wide receiver Brian Thomas is looking… messy. After a rookie season that had everyone buzzing, his second year was a total face-plant, and now the Jaguars are trying everything to get their former first-rounder back on track. If I were a Jags fan, I'd be sweating right about now.

Jaguars Trying To Reconnect With Their Star

Remember Brian Thomas's rookie year in 2024? Dude exploded for 87 catches, 1,282 yards, and 10 touchdowns. Yeah, a good chunk of that was with backup Mac Jones throwing him the ball, but still, those are monster numbers! Then 2025 happened, and it was like he forgot how to play. He took a notable step back, tallying just 48 catches for 707 yards and a measly two scores in 14 games. Talk about a sophomore slump. Now, their head coach Liam Coen is out there saying they're "trying to get a true connection" established between Thomas and quarterback Trevor Lawrence, one they "didn't quite have last spring or training camp." Oof. Lawrence himself admitted they've "put a lot of work in throughout all spring really of just trying to get the timing down, the chemistry, [...] and it's starting to pay off." Starting to pay off? After those 2025 numbers and issues with avoided contact and dropped passes that "plagued him last year," you'd hope it would be more than "starting to." Coen says he's "very pleased" with Thomas's offseason, but with Coen's willingness to spread the ball around, Thomas is staring down some "hefty target competition." If he can't clean up those issues and build rapport, that "highest upside" might just stay potential.

Shoulder Surgery For A Panther, Big Opportunity For A Cowboy

Speaking of other teams, over in Carolina, Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Incoom just went under the knife. He had shoulder surgery on Thursday, and nobody's saying what the recovery timeline looks like for "training camp next month." The dude played in all 17 regular season games last year, grabbing 17 tackles, nine solo, but mostly making his mark on special teams. You never want to see an injury, especially when it's unclear how long a guy's out. Here's hoping he's back on the field soon. Meanwhile, down in Dallas, there's a real battle brewing on the offensive line. Nathan Thomas, a seventh-round pick from 2024, is seriously pushing for the starting left tackle job against Tyler Guyton. This is wild because Thomas missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury. But last year, he came back strong, played in all 17 regular season games, and even made four starts at left tackle. Turns out Guyton missed the final six weeks of 2025 with his own knee issue, which gave Thomas an "extended run at the position." Coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed they're both competing for that spot. From missing a whole year to possibly starting at LT? That's a comeback story right there, no matter what colors you bleed. It's always something in the NFL, isn't it? As we get ready for the season, we'll keep our eyes on all the action, especially what's happening right here in the Emerald City. Until then, keep that spirit high, 12s, and we'll catch ya next time!

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