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Brian Thomas Jr. trade talk heats up after a benched second half
Thomas played fifteen snaps, all before halftime, in Jacksonville's 34-31 loss in London; the trade deadline is November tenth, and the Jaguars reportedly won't deal him.
Watch it as it aired: Dr. Nina Byte, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on this story, from Coffee Talk at 10:22 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are CBS Sports's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by CBS Sports: “Brian Thomas Jr. landing spots: Trade rumors hits fever pitch after WR did not play in second half vs. Texans”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:22 AM ET on Coffee Talk, by Dr. Nina Byte, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Thomas, WR, Texans.
- BBN covered this story before: Week 6 Sunday: Cardinals, Texans win on last-second kicks (October 18).
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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo Brian Thomas Jr. played fifteen snaps against the Texans, every one of them in the first half, and now everyone's talking trade.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe was targeted twice and caught neither. The week before, three targets against Philadelphia, no catches. That's the whole sample.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Jaguars reportedly remain adamant they won't trade him. I'd call that loyalty.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThey're keeping him close, in the locker room, safe, during the third and fourth quarters.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAdamant. They lost thirty-four to thirty-one in London, and the one man they're adamant about spent the second half as a spectator.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe had over twelve hundred yards as a rookie, Dale. Pro Bowl. Something changed.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSpice rack time. Cardamom, warm, a little mysterious, with a comeback in it.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBurnt paprika.
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- Texans stretch London lead to 31-21 as Week 6 injury news lands · CBS Sports
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- Texans edge Jaguars 34-31 in London; NFL Sunday under way · Yahoo Sports
- Week 6 Sunday: Cardinals, Texans win on last-second kicks · ESPN
- Brian Thomas Jr. trade talk heats up after a benched second half (this story)
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