Improving chemistry with QB1
Thomas has demonstrated increased chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence during spring practices, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said during OTAs the coaching staff is "trying to get a true connection" established between Thomas and Lawrence that the tandem "didn't quite have last spring or training camp." Coen said he's been "very pleased" with how Thomas has approached the early portion f the offseason, while Lawrence said he and the wideout have "put a lot of work in throughout all spring really of just trying to get the timing down, the chemistry, [...] and it's starting to pay off." As a rookie, the 2024 first-rounder burst onto the scene with a 87-1,282-10 line, though much of that came with then-backup Mac Jones under center. Thomas then took a notable step back in 2025, tallying 48-707-2 across 14 regular-season appearances. If Thomas is indeed able to improve his rapport with Lawrence and clean up the issues with avoided contact and dropped passes that plagued him last year, he could still boast the highest upside of any of Jacksonville's pass catchers, though Coen's willingness to spread the ball around implies hefty target competition.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Absent from OTAs
Rodriguez (undisclosed) hasn't been participating in the Jaguars' OTAs, Sports Illustrated's John Shipley reports.
Travis Hunter
Expected to play both WR and CB
Jaguars GM James Gladstone said Wednesday that Hunter (knee) should be a "full go" for training camp and will continue playing on both sides of the ball, per The Rich Eisen Show.
Bhayshul Tuten
Could lead Etienne-less RB room
Tuten will likely see a similar workload to Chris Rodriguez as the leaders of Jacksonville's new-look backfield, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Projected as lead back
Sports Illustrated's John Shipley projects Rodriguez to open the season as the Jaguars' lead running back.
CJ Williams
Picked up by Jaguars
The Jaguars selected Williams in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 203rd overall.
Josh Cameron
Added by Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Cameron in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 191st overall.
Tanner Koziol
Picked by Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Koziol in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 164th overall.
Jalen Huskey
Heading to Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Huskey in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 100th overall.
Emmanuel Pregnon
Joins Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Pregnon in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 88th overall.
Albert Regis
Drafted by Jaguars
The Jaguars selected Regis in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 81st overall.
