After a 3-0 start, the Las Vegas Raiders have hit a rough wall, dropping their last four games and putting real pressure on the stretch ahead. Even with the skid, they remain in the playoff conversation, which is exactly why a move before the trade deadline would not come as a shock.
Wide receiver has become one of the clearest spots the Raiders need to address, and one name now tied to them is a familiar one from Jacksonville. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper listed the Raiders as one of the top trade fits for Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who has been the subject of trade rumors.
The connection makes sense on paper. Las Vegas needs another receiver who can change games, and Thomas fits the profile of a player worth a swing if the Raiders want to turn things around fast. A bold move for a young talent could line up with that need.
Thomas has put together a quiet start this season, with one touchdown, nine catches, and 105 receiving yards in six games for Jacksonville. That follows a 2025 campaign in which he finished with two touchdowns, 48 receptions, and 707 receiving yards in 14 games.
Still, the appeal comes from what he showed as a rookie in 2024. Thomas looked like a future star that season, posting 10 touchdowns, 87 receptions, and 1,282 receiving yards. Those numbers are the kind that make a team think twice about passing on him if he becomes available.
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