Jaguars' Coen provides update on Brian Thomas Jr. injury after Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Following the Jaguars' Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns, head coach Liam Coen addressed the status of wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who briefly left the game due to a shoulder injury. Coen expressed confidence that Thomas Jr. would be available for the upcoming Week 2 matchup against Denver, though he may have limited practice participation. Thomas Jr. was initially questionable to return but managed to re-enter the game, finishing with three receptions for 40 yards. Earlier this summer, he sustained another shoulder injury during joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- •Brian Thomas Jr. left the game with a shoulder injury
- •Coen expects him to play in Week 2 vs. Denver
- •He had three receptions for 40 yards in Week 1
- •Thomas Jr. sustained a previous shoulder injury in practice
- •Chemistry with Trevor Lawrence improved during training camp
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars' Coen with injury update on Brian Thomas Jr. after Week 1 win
"On Monday, Liam Coen provided an injury update on Jaguars' WR Brian Thomas Jr. after he briefly exited Jacksonville's Week 1 game.
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