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The Jacksonville Jaguars just got a scare no team wants in June. Brian Thomas Jr., their explosive second-year wide receiver who tore through his rookie season, hit the turf hard during a minicamp drill.
For a moment, the air at practice stood still. Fans online buzzed with concern, and media at the scene quickly took to social media to document what looked like a potentially serious situation.
But just as quickly as the panic started, signs of relief followed. Thomas, after going inside briefly, returned to the sideline with helmet in hand. He didn’t return to drills, but his presence on the field helped calm nerves around the team facility.
Jaguars reporter Michael DiRocco posted on X that Thomas “was down on the ground after landing hard after a pass play that was broken up by Tyson Campbell.” The sight of him heading inside raised immediate red flags, but just minutes later, DiRocco followed up with a more encouraging update. “Thomas is back out on the sideline with his helmet,” he noted.
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. was down on the ground after landing hand after a pass play that was broken up by Tyson Campbell. He’s heading off the field and going inside.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) June 11, 2025
Offensive coordinator Liam Coen addressed the media shortly after practice and provided clarity. “Brian Thomas (shoulder) did not suffer a serious injury and could have gone back into drills,” Coen explained. “We just held him out as a precautionary measure.”
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said WR Brian Thomas (shoulder) did not suffer a serious injury and could have gone back into drills but was held out of the rest of practice as a precautionary measure.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) June 11, 2025
It’s not the full green light, but it’s far from the worst-case scenario. Coen didn’t downplay the fact that there was an injury, but his tone suggested the team is simply being cautious in June, not scrambling.
That caution might have ripple effects though. If Thomas is limited in the coming weeks, the door cracks open for star rookie Travis Hunter to get even more first-team reps. Already expected to contribute heavily in 2025, Hunter could fast-track his offensive development if Thomas is sidelined for any stretch. The flip side? More snaps on offense might mean fewer on defense, something Jacksonville’s struggling defensive unit can’t afford.
With training camp on the horizon, the Jaguars will watch Thomas closely. For now, though, they’ve avoided a disaster. And in the unpredictable world of NFL summers, that’s a win.
