Brian Thomas Jr. faces diminished role in Jacksonville offense for 2026 season

Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. enters the 2026 season with questions regarding his target share after a decline in his sophomore year. Reports indicate his target share dropped from 25.5% to 19.3% last season, coinciding with the arrival of Jakobi Meyers and the emergence of Parker Washington. The Jaguars' receiver room now features a crowded rotation that could limit Thomas to a third-option role in certain personnel groupings. While he retains the talent shown during his rookie season, analysts expressed concern that he may be frequently removed from the field during two-receiver sets. Despite the uncertainty, Thomas remains a potential flex option for fantasy rosters heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland defense. The team continues to integrate various skill sets across the receiving corps throughout the preseason.

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