JACKSONVILLE – WR Brian Thomas Jr. has been named a finalist for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, the NFL announced today. Additionally, Thomas Jr. has been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in replacement of Ravens WR Zay Flowers, who is unable to participate due to injury.
Thomas Jr. finished the 2024 season with 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns, setting rookie franchise records in each category. In the NFL, Thomas Jr. ranked first among rookies and third overall in receiving yards; first among rookies and tied-sixth overall in receiving touchdowns; first among rookies and second overall in yards per catch (14.7; min. 75 receptions); and first among rookies and tied-first overall in 50-plus-yard receptions (five). He is one of four rookies since 1970 to reach over 1,200 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. Thomas Jr. registered 60-plus receiving yards and a touchdown reception in eight games, tied with WR Randy Moss for the most games with over 60 receiving yards and a touchdown reception by a rookie in NFL history.
Thomas Jr. aims to become the first player in franchise history to win the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He is the fifth wide receiver and first rookie wide receiver in franchise history to be named to the Pro Bowl and joins P Logan Cooke and LS Ross Matiscik, who were voted into the 2025 Pro Bowl Games earlier this month.
The winner of the AP 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award will be announced at NFL Honors presented by Invisalign at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6 at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The program will be broadcast on FOX and NFL Network and streamed on NFL+.
The 2025 Pro Bowl games will take place in Orlando, Fla. beginning on Thursday, January 30, starting with the Pro Bowl Skills Show from 7-8:30 p.m. ET. On Sunday, February 2 from 3-6 p.m. ET, fans will experience the league's 88 biggest stars go head-to-head in new and fan-favorite competitions, face off in an epic flag football game and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, giveaways and interactive experiences.
