Trevor Lawrence's big throw to Brian Thomas Jr. is the highlight of Jaguars camp

Jacksonville Jaguars training camp Day 4 featured notable performances beyond Travis Hunter, particularly from quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Lawrence reportedly had his best practice so far, connecting effectively with Thomas on deep passes after some inconsistent early camp days.

Brian Thomas Jr. rebounded strongly from previous struggles. Sports Illustrated's John Shipley reported Thomas made multiple significant catches ("big brags"), including a nifty touchdown reception from Lawrence near the end of practice that prompted an emphatic celebration. Thomas also secured a huge gain on a downfield throw from Lawrence during a two-minute drill, a play highlighted by the Jaguars' social media.

ESPN's Mia O'Brien noted Lawrence looked comfortable in two-minute situations despite some earlier misfires, specifically praising a smart decision where Lawrence scrambled for a 10-yard gain instead of forcing a pass to the well-covered Thomas. Thomas, coming off an impressive rookie season (92 receptions, 1,282 yards, 10 touchdowns), is expected to improve further in his second year with Lawrence, potentially benefiting from coverage drawn by Dyami Brown and Travis Hunter.

Lawrence enters a pivotal year needing to prove he can perform at a high level consistently and stay healthy, following somewhat underwhelming recent seasons. He has recovered from a 2024 shoulder injury and reported being the healthiest he's been in a while at camp start, while also working on improving his footwork and eye usage after sloppy mechanics last year. Thomas, despite two preseason injury scares, remains healthy and was recently voted No. 63 on the NFL's top 100 players list for 2025.

The touchdown connection between Lawrence and Thomas on Day 4 is seen as evidence of their work to help the Jaguars succeed in the 2025 season.