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Patriots need to pounce on Brian Thomas Jr. trade to bolster struggling offense

Musket Fire·Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM CT
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Musket Fire argues the 4-2 Patriots should trade for Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. after Romeo Doubs joined Mack Hollins on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. A.J. Brown is back, and Pop Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams have had recent success, but the writer says the receiving corps still needs help.

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