Brian Thomas Jr. landing spots: Trade rumors hits fever pitch after WR did not play in second half vs. Texans

The former first-round receiver has struggled to recapture his rookie form, but several contenders could still view him as an intriguing buy-low target

Brian Thomas played zero second-half snaps in Jacksonville The writing is not only on the wall, but it's a blinding shade of neon, and it's suggesting that Brian Thomas Jr.'s tenure in Jacksonville is nearing its end. Week 6 may have been the unofficial nail in the coffin for any thought of the former first-round wideout being able to tap back into the magic from his rookie season with the franchise, as he was essentially benched in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Texans. Thomas failed to bring in either of his two targets, including a brutal drop on the opening possession of the game.

Then, after logging 15 first-half snaps in the first half, Thomas logged zero over the final two quarters. This was the second straight game where Thomas was held without a reception (five total targets). To make matters even more dire for Thomas, Travis Hunter has started to emerge at receiver. As Thomas sat on the sideline for the second half, Hunter caught three balls for 40 yards and a touchdown over that span, and finished his day with a total of four catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. Those totals from Hunter in Week 6 are effectively half of Thomas' entire season-long production to this point (9 catches, 105 yards and a