Fantasy football managers breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas left practice with an apparent shoulder injury during minicamps. However, first-year head coach Liam Coen reported that Thomas is fine and could have returned to the field if needed.
Thomas suffered the injury while landing hard on his shoulder during practice but remained on the sideline as a precaution. His status has raised concerns among fantasy managers who had high hopes for him this season after an impressive rookie campaign in 2024. In his first year, Thomas recorded 87 catches with 1,282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Despite quarterback Trevor Lawrence missing seven games, Thomas’s strong performance allowed him to maintain a high level of production, including 5.1 receptions per game and 14.7 yards per catch. Fantasy Pros has ranked Thomas as the No. 7 receiver in PPR re-draft leagues this fall, indicating that his value remains intact despite the injury.
Coen’s coaching style, which led Tampa Bay’s offense to success last year, gives fantasy managers hope for Thomas’s continued performance. The Jaguars are building a talented offense around Thomas, and with a slight uncertainty surrounding his shoulder issue, fantasy managers can still expect him to be a key contributor this season.
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