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KC Chiefs Potential Cost in Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Gets Week 6 Update in New Report

A new report points to the Kansas Chiefs' potential cost in a Brian Thomas Jr. trade, and it is one they are unlikely to meet.

By Jason Burgos · Sportsnaut

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:14 PM

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A potential Chiefs trade for Brian Thomas Jr. could reportedly cost a first-round draft pick or two second-rounders.
The prospective deal would involve a permanent trade between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jason Burgos argues the Chiefs are probably unwilling to surrender such high draft assets.

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A trade for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. could potentially cost the Kansas City Chiefs a first-round pick or two second-rounders. With injuries to receivers Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice, the undefeated Chiefs have explored wideout additions, but writer Jason Burgos suggests Kansas City is unlikely to surrender such high-value draft assets in a permanent deal.

Thomas Jr. has managed just 9 catches for 105 yards over five games after seemingly falling out of favor with head coach Liam Coen. Burgos notes that because Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded to Houston for a 2027 second-round pick, Jacksonville would command an even higher return for Thomas Jr.

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