Jaguars Sign Bryan Thomas Jr., Name Confusion Looms

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars just signed an undrafted free agent named Brian Thomas Jr. right after the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up. He's an edge rusher from the University of South Carolina. And get this, they already have a star-wide receiver named Brian Thomas Jr. on the roster. Two guys, with almost identical names, but different positions. Brian spent all four of his college seasons with the Gamecocks, putting up solid numbers last year in 2025. He racked up 41 tackles, ten of them for loss, seven sacks, and forced three fumbles. That's the kind of production that could turn heads in training camp. Fans are buzzing about the potential mix-up for announcers if Brian sticks around and there's a cool family angle too. His dad, Brian Thomas Sr. played 11 seasons as a defensive in for the New York Jets, so this kid grew up around the pro game. No guarantees he'll make the final roster though. The Jags have a deep defensive line

1:03to crack. Still, his past rescues and that second-generation grid make him an intriguing underdog story. If Brian carves out a spot, those name game storylines could steal the show, come fall, keep an eye on Jacksonville's camp for the next twist.