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Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. avoids serious injury ahead of preseason finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. avoids serious injury ahead of preseason finale

Summary

Brian Thomas Jr. suffered a shoulder scare during joint practice with Tampa Bay on August 26. After making a touchdown catch, Thomas landed hard and was pulled from practice for precautionary reasons. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen stated he expects Thomas to be ready for Week 1. The injury comes as Thomas aims to solidify his role among the team's receiving corps in a competitive battle with Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers. Washington participated in practice but remains day-to-day as he recovers from his own injury. The Jaguars have yet to decide if starters will play in their upcoming preseason matchup against the Packers.

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Status Watch

•Brian Thomas Jr. injured his shoulder during August 26 practice.
•Coach Liam Coen describes the injury as precautionary.
•Jacksonville's receiving competition includes Thomas, Washington, and Meyers.
•Washington is recovering and attended practice but is still day-to-day.
•Jaguars' starters' participation in the preseason finale remains undecided.

Latest Updates

4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars Get Relieving Brian Thomas Jr. Injury Update Before Preseason Finale

What they're saying

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The Jacksonville Jaguars receiving corps battle was interesting enough as it was, but Tuesday added a whole new layer to the three-way fight between Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers for the WR1 spot.Brian Thomas Jr. gave Jacksonville an early scare during Tuesday’s joint practice with Tampa Bay.On the very first snap of […] The post Jaguars Get Relieving Brian Thomas Jr. Injury Update Before Preseason Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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