The Pittsburgh Steelers received some bad news ahead of the NFL trade deadline as ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler provided a troubling report on one of the team's potential trade targets.

According to Fowler, the Jacksonville Jaguars informed teams that rumored trade candidate wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will not be moved ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline — which is far from an ideal scenario considering the Steelers were heavily linked as a landing spot.

Thomas, who was drafted by the Jaguars in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, began his NFL career with a terrific rookie season in which he recorded 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns while also earning Pro Bowl recognition. Unfortunately, he had a somewhat down year in 2025, in which he recorded just 707 yards and two touchdowns. But 2026 has somehow gotten worse. Through seven games this season, Thomas has caught just 10 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns, as well as seeing his snap count take a drastic hit early this season.

Although Thomas will not be moved at the trade deadline, the Steelers still have a few options to stay interested in, such as bargain targets Keenan Allen of the Indianapolis Colts and Jauan Jennings of the Minnesota Vikings.