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Jaguars coach Liam Coen said wrist injury might be affecting Brian Thomas Jr.'s performance
Coach Liam Coen revealed Brian Thomas Jr. has a wrist injury potentially impacting his performance, including five catches on 19 targets and drops in each of two games this season.
- On September 15, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen mentioned during a media conference that second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. was dealing with a wrist injury, which could have impacted his performance in the team's 31-27 defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Coen did not specify when the injury occurred and noted Thomas did not mention being hurt after the game, suggesting the wrist issue has been a persistent, minor problem.
- Thomas, targeted 19 times over two games with only five receptions for 60 yards, dropped two crucial passes including one near the goal line and showed signs of being out of sync with quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
- Coen acknowledged that Thomas has a few challenges affecting his performance and highlighted that he is aware of the situation’s importance. He added that they plan to have a discussion soon to address Thomas' recent production issues.
- The wrist injury and continued struggles imply Thomas must improve soon as the Jaguars prepare for their home game against the Houston Texans, but uncertainty remains about the injury's impact and Thomas' recovery timeline.
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