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Just an Illness for Brian Thomas Jr.

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Wed, Aug 6 2025 1:29 PM UTC

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. won't practice Wednesday, but you don't need to worry. ESPN's Michael DiRocco reports that it's just an illness and that the team calls him "day-to-day."

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Phew. Carry on with drafting Thomas.

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