3 non-Brian Thomas Jr. players the Jaguars could trade at deadline

With general manager James Gladstone leading the front office, the Jacksonville Jaguars have shown a willingness to make trades to address the larger scale roster. Just before the regular season started, they acquired Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins to bolster their quarterback room.

Similarly, the Jags haven't been afraid to trade players who don't fit their vision or their long-term plans. Before the draft, they sent defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons in return for Ruke Orhorhoro. Jacksonville also shipped center Luke Fortner to the New Orleans Saints last year. And with the 2026 deadline looming, Brian Thomas Jr.'s future in Duval has been the subject of speculation.

Thomas has dealt with drops dating back to last year, and he had two costly ones against the Denver Broncos. He bounced back against the Cincinnati Bengals, catching two passes for 18 yards with a touchdown, and the Jaguars have made it clear that they're not shopping him. But regardless of the team's stance, No. 7 will continue to garner trade interest.

That said, Thomas may not be the only Jaguars player other teams may be targeting ahead of the trade deadline. With this in mind, here are three other players who could be shopped ahead of the deadline.

Walker Little, offensive tackle

Back in the offseason, Walker Little was at the center of trade chatter because he had starting experience but was benched in favor of Cole Van Lanen. But because Van Lanen was recovering from a knee injury, Jacksonville kept Little around.

Now that Van Lanen is back in the fold and Anton Harrison is firmly entrenched at left tackle, the Jags could afford to trade Little to a team in need of offensive line help. The New England Patriots come to mind, as they're dealing with injuries in the trenches and need reinforcements.

On the other hand, having an offensive tackle with ample experience is a luxury not many teams have. That may prompt the Jaguars to keep him, but nobody would bat an eye if clubs reached out to them about his availability.

Ameer Abdullah, running back

When the Jaguars signed running back Ameer Abdullah in the offseason, he was a long shot to make the 53-man roster. But despite the odds, the grizzled veteran managed to make the team. While he's not gotten much playing time (8.0 percent of the team's total snaps), he's been productive, serving as a dependable blocker and racking up 45 yards on 10 carries.

Abdullah is also a contributor on special teams, so he definitely brings value. However, the Jags could trade him to a team in need of a running back because they're stacked at the position with Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez, and

Wyatt Milum, offensive guard

As a rookie in 2025, Wyatt Milum showed promise before a knee injury in training camp stalled his momentum. As a sophomore, he was expected to compete with Patrick Mekari for the right guard job.

However, Mekari was unavailable due to a back injury, which made it Milum's job to lose. But despite the opportunity, Milum wasn't able to seize the job and is now stuck behind Ezra Cleveland and Patrick Mekari.

Now, Milum could always turn the corner, but it doesn't seem like he'll see the field much in 2026. On the other hand, he was a third-round pick in 2025 for a reason, and teams interested in a reclamation project may want to reach out to Jacksonville. Maybe a change of scenery is what the former West Virginia Mountaineer needs.

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