49ers can now do for Brian Thomas Jr. what Texans did for Marvin Harrison Jr.

Zane Gelphman of Niner Noise argues that the San Francisco 49ers should pursue a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. following reports that he has become available. With the 49ers managing wide receiver injuries alongside star pass catcher Mike Evans, the writer contends that San Francisco could follow the Houston Texans' recent trade model for Marvin Harrison Jr. by executing a buy-low deal for a talented pass catcher.

The writer notes that Thomas Jr. has seen his offensive role diminished under Jaguars head coach Liam Cohen, going without a catch in consecutive games and sitting out the second half of his latest contest. Gelphman suggests Thomas Jr.'s speed and remaining rookie contract make him an ideal low-risk, high-reward target to pair with quarterback Brock Purdy.