Brian Thomas Jr. hasn’t needed to look far for help while navigating a tough stretch in Jacksonville. The Jaguars wideout said Jakobi Meyers has stepped into that role, offering steady support as Thomas works through a season that has brought trade chatter and a reduced place in the offense.
Thomas made it clear Meyers has become more than just a teammate. He described the veteran receiver as someone he leans on for questions, guidance and extra work after practice.
"That guy right there, Jakobi, for sure. He's been a big, big help for me," Thomas said.
"He's like a big brother to me, bro. Anything I know, anything, any question I got, go to him.
We was just, the other day, just after getting extra catches and just trying to get all like little tips from him. He's been a great teammate for me.
That's all. He's been great, excellent for me."
Meyers, now in his eighth NFL season, arrived in a trade during the 2025 season and quickly became a trusted option for Trevor Lawrence. Through six games, he has 20 catches for 285 yards and two touchdowns. He was also voted one of Jacksonville's offensive captains before the season, with Liam Coen citing his immediate "impact and influence" on the team.
The attention around Thomas has only grown as the deadline gets closer. Expectations for him were high entering 2026, with the offseason centered on rebuilding his chemistry with Lawrence, but the production has not matched that hope. Thomas has even been passed by Parker Washington, who is clearly Jacksonville's WR1, and by Meyers as well.
Even so, Meyers has continued to publicly back Thomas. In June, he praised Thomas' intelligence and upside and said the Jaguars are at their best when Thomas is rolling.
"Whenever B.T. has a good day, the whole team has a good day," Meyers said in June. "We all just want to keep putting that belief into him, so he knows how great we think he is."
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