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Rams Weigh Trade Deadline Options: Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Josh Downs

Rams Weigh Trade Deadline Options: Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Josh Downs
World Sports · 15:56:47 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

The Los Angeles Rams are evaluating potential trade deadline acquisitions at wide receiver, with Jacksonville Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. and Indianapolis Colts' Josh Downs emerging as primary targets, according to an SB Nation report published Tuesday.

The analysis comes after the Jaguars' 2026 season game against the Colts on November 1 at EverBank Stadium, where Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward defended a pass intended for Thomas Jr. Both receivers have shown promise in their respective offenses, prompting Rams front office deliberations ahead of the league's trade deadline.

Steven Ridings of SB Nation detailed the Rams' strategic considerations in a three-minute read posted November 3, 2026, outlining the fit and cost implications of each player.

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