Josh Cameron scores first career TD in win

Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley believes that Cameron’s usage (23 snaps) could make it “stand[s] to reason Thomas could quickly become the fourth option instead” in a column that says he believes a “new start would be best for both parties.” It sounds like there’s a non-zero chance that Thomas is on the trade block at the deadline, as weird as that seems given how good the Jaguars have been on offense. Thomas isn’t necessarily someone who has to be rostered in shallow leagues given how things are trending.

He caught one of Trevor Lawrence’s three touchdown throws on the day. Cameron has begun to eat into Brian Thomas Jr.'s snap share. Against the Patriots Cameron logged ten routes to 16 routes for Thomas while Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers each ran 31 routes. If the Jaguars part ways with Thomas in the coming weeks, Cameron would likely step into a bigger role in the potent Jags passing attack.

This might not matter, but it is worth noting. The Florida Times-Union recently reported that Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers (thumb) is sidelined, as is WR Brian Thomas (shoulder). Both picked up minor injuries recently, but according to Shipley, the team does not “seem overly concerned” about either issue. Cameron and fellow sixth-round rookie WR CJ Williams have had good training camps. Cameron is evidently the name to know for waiver wire purposes in-season.

Cameron injured his ankle during the draft process, so he only recently began practicing with his new teammates. He participated in special teams drills last week and made his offense debut today, on Tuesday, at mandatory minicamp. Per Shipley, Cameron arguably had the best day of any receiver. The Jaguars’ wide receiver corps is very deep, so it is tough to see how Cameron could become a meaningful contributor in year one. He is probably worth adding in dynasty formats, though. Keep an eye on him this summer.

With a bulky frame, Cameron (6’1/220) profiles best as a physical, contested-catch receiver. He started almost exclusively on the outside at Baylor, operating as the Bears’ No. 1 wideout his last two seasons. Totaling 19 touchdowns over that span, Cameron also led the Big 12 with 5.8 receptions per game in 2025. Cameron lacks the burst and route-running skills to separate consistently and is not a yards-after-catch player. However, he possesses good ball skills, rarely tallying drops while his physical presence often bullied college cornerbacks. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler also notes Cameron is a “competitive blocker and can be an asset in the run game.” An NFL team can build upon Cameron’s physical toolset to develop him as a blocker and big-bodied receiver at the next level.