Brian Thomas Jr. leaves Jaguars game against Browns with shoulder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. suffered a shoulder injury during the first quarter of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The receiver was escorted to the locker room by medical staff and was subsequently listed as questionable to return to the game. Before his exit, Thomas recorded three catches for 40 yards. The Jaguars currently lead the game 24-0 following a 47-yard field goal by Cam Little and a third touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence. Thomas previously dealt with a shoulder issue during training camp, though he was not on the injury report leading into this week. Parker Washington and Travis Hunter are positioned to receive additional targets while Thomas remains sidelined for further evaluation.
- •Brian Thomas Jr. sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter on September 13, 2026.
- •The Jaguars listed the receiver as questionable to return.
- •Thomas recorded three receptions for 40 yards before leaving the game.
- •The Jacksonville Jaguars lead the Cleveland Browns 24-0 in the second quarter.
- •Browns running back Dylan Sampson is out of the game with a knee injury.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Shoulder injury for Brian Thomas Jr.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville Jaguars have latest update on Brian Thomas Jr. after early exit to locker room
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. questionable to return v. Browns
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Thomas Jr. questionable with shoulder injury, Jags lead 24-0
"The Jaguars are rolling the Browns, but they have an injury concern with one of their key players.
"Jaguars' WR Brian Thomas Jr. is questionable to return against the Browns with a shoulder injury.
"Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. injures shoulder in Week 1 and questionable to return
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:09 PMShoulder injury for Brian Thomas Jr.
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. injures shoulder in Week 1 and questionable to return
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:06 PMJacksonville Jaguars have latest update on Brian Thomas Jr. after early exit to locker room
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is dealing with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:04 PMJaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. questionable to return v. Browns
Jaguars' WR Brian Thomas Jr. is questionable to return against the Browns with a shoulder injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:03 PMBrian Thomas Jr. questionable with shoulder injury, Jags lead 24-0
The Jaguars are rolling the Browns, but they have an injury concern with one of their key players.
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