The Ravens’ receiver room took a hit in Week 1, and that has already pushed Baltimore into trade-rumor territory.
After the blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts, Ja'Kobi Lane landed on injured reserve and Zay Flowers is also banged up. That leaves the Ravens in a spot where Rashod Bateman, and the rest of the wideout group, doesn’t inspire much confidence. For a team that views itself as a contender, the idea of swinging big for help makes sense.
That’s where Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowler Brian Thomas Jr. enters the conversation.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox recently named Baltimore as a possible landing spot for Thomas, along with the New England Patriots. He wrote, "The Jags have dismissed the trade buzz surrounding wideout Brian Thomas Jr.
However, it's fair to wonder how tightly they'll hang onto him," Knox writes. "...
Potential suitors: Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots."
It’s an interesting idea on paper, but the price would be steep. Knox is projecting Thomas’ value as a "conditional 2nd-round draft pick," with the cost likely climbing to a first-rounder if Baltimore got real production out of him after a deal.
Even beyond the asking price, there’s plenty working against a move. Thomas is under control for the next three seasons, and the Jaguars believe they’re contending this year, which makes them a tough team to pry a young receiver away from.
Still, the fit is easy to understand. Thomas put up 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in his rookie season, and while his 707-yard, two-touchdown 2025 campaign was a step back, there’s still plenty of belief in his talent. For the Ravens, he’d give Lamar Jackson a true X receiver and pair cleanly with Flowers.
That’s the appeal: Thomas alongside Flowers and Lane would look dangerous. But as much sense as it makes for Baltimore, this one still feels like a long shot.
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