Entrenched in the playoff picture after nine weeks, the Jaguars addressed their lack of receiving depth after Travis Hunter’s injury and an apparent Brian Thomas Jr. ankle issue by acquiring Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders, according to multiple reports.
Jacksonville will send back a fourth- and sixth-round pick for the seventh-year receiver, who has collected 352 yards this season and will be a free agent after the year.
It marked the first true splash of deadline day across the NFL, with Meyers also drawing interest from the Bills and Steelers, according to The Athletic.
The Cowboys acquired Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson early Tuesday morning.
Jacksonville placed Hunter on injured reserve last week, meaning that the two-way star will miss at least three more games.
Thomas’ status also seems uncertain after he appeared to tweak his ankle during last Sunday’s overtime win over the Raiders, potentially making Meyers’ addition a pressing one.
The Jaguars (5-3) are two games behind the Colts in the AFC South and owns the seventh and final playoff spot, a half-game ahead of the Chiefs, who they beat earlier this year.
More to come on this developing story…
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