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Kansas City Chiefs pursue Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs pursue Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of trade deadline

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs are actively seeking a wide receiver as the NFL trade deadline approaches. They are reportedly interested in Brian Thomas Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars, who is in his third season after being the No. 23 overall pick in 2024. Kansas City has lost two consecutive games, falling to the Denver Broncos 28-24 in Week 9, but Patrick Mahomes had a strong performance, completing 30 of 41 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns. The Chiefs are looking to bolster their receiving corps, perceived as a weakness despite Mahomes leading the offense. Kansas City recently signed Jacob De Jesus to the practice squad as insurance for their receiving depth.

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•Chiefs lost to Broncos 28-24 in Week 9.
•Patrick Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns.
•Kansas City interested in Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
•Thomas had 48 receptions for 707 yards last season.
•Chiefs signed Jacob De Jesus to bolster depth at receiver.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are rumored to be on the lookout for a wide receiver ahead of the NFL trade deadline. They continue to be linked to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr., who could be Patrick Mahomes’ new wideout. Thomas is in his third NFL season. He entered the league as the No. 23 […] The post Patrick Mahomes Could Get New WR Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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