Jaguars star rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. avoided a major injury against the Packers in Week 8, Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson shared Monday.
Thomas suffered a chest contusion as he caught a 14-yard, brief-lead-taking touchdown in the third quarter of Jacksonville’s loss to Green Bay on Sunday, per Pederson.
“He’s just got a little contusion on the left side of his chest. It’s going to be sore,” Pederson said. “It’s kind of a day-to-day thing.”
Thomas underwent an MRI earlier Monday which did not show any significant damage, the wide receiver told ESPN’s Michael DiRocco.
Pederson suggested there is a chance Thomas will be able to play in Week 9 when the Jaguars travel to Philadelphia to play the Eagles, depending on how Thomas handles his soreness throughout the week.
“Yes. I think it’s more about how much he can tolerate,” said Pederson.
Thomas finished Week 8 with three receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown bringing his rookie season totals to 33 catches for 573 yards (17.4 yards per reception) and five touchdowns through eight games.