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The 2026 NFL trade deadline wasn't as dynamic as last year's, but there were still some significant deals that will impact the playoff push.
Most notably, the Minnesota Vikings needed to upgrade their quarterback room after Monday night's disastrous loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings, then, made a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota for a second stint, hoping this one can lead to a title.
The Vikings were not the only team to make upgrades on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and San Francisco 49ers all made deals that they hope can be the final pieces to championship rosters.
However, most of the heavy lifting was done before the deadline came around. The Jacksonville Jaguars were busy on Monday alone, shipping out a handful of picks for defensive upgrades like Jordan Davis. Weeks ago, the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks both made moves to bring in Pro Bowlers, plugging holes in their weakest positions.
There were a bunch of big names who were not moved in the process, like Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry. Overall, though, the trade deadline's passing officially marks the postseason push for the NFL moving forward.
The Sporting News tracked live updates on the latest NFL trade rumors ahead of the 2026 deadline. Here's all the news from before the deadline.
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NFL trades before 2026 trade deadline
Nov. 10: The Atlanta Falcons traded C Ryan Neuzil to the Baltimore Ravens for G Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick.
Nov. 10: The Indianapolis Colts traded WR Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Nov. 10: The Los Angeles Chargers traded LB Daiyan Henry to the Denver Broncos for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Nov. 10: The Las Vegas Raiders traded QB Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third-round pick.
Nov. 10: The Tennessee Titans traded S Amani Hooker and a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for a second-round pick.
Nov. 10: The Indianapolis Colts traded WR Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Nov. 9: The Philadelphia Eagles traded DT Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Nov. 9: The New York Jets traded S Andre Cisco to the Detroit Lions for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
Nov. 9: The New Orleans Saints traded DT Davon Godchaux to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
Nov. 9: The Atlanta Falcons traded S Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick.
Nov. 4: The Arizona Cardinals traded QB Jacoby Brissett and a fifth-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick.
Oct. 29: The Tennessee Titans traded DT Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for two first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Oct. 27: The Indianapolis Colts traded DT DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a fourth-round pick.
Oct. 27: The Indianapolis Colts traded OG Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks for third- and fifth-round picks.
Oct. 11: The Arizona Cardinals traded WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans for second- and sixth-round picks.
Oct. 7: The Philadelphia Eagles traded OG Cam Jurgens and a seventh-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2028 second-round pick and 2027 fifth-round pick.
Sept. 30: The Pittsburgh Steelers traded CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2028 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-round pick.
Sept. 28: The Minnesota Vikings traded QB J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
NFL trade rumors before 2026 deadline
Falcons, Ravens swap offensive linemen
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Jonathan Jones
Atlanta sends Ryan Neuzil to the Ravens for Andrew Vorhees and a sixth-round pick, a minor deal that gives both linemen a fresh start on new teams.
Giants stay quiet
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Jordan Raanan
The Giants were busy trying to upgrade running back and linebacker, but ultimately they weren't able to find a deal that works.
Titans holding on to Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Albert Breer
Tennessee was busy today, but ultimately kept two popular trade targets in Pollard and Ridley. Pollard will be a free agent, but Ridley is signed through next season.
Chiefs secure WR Josh Downs
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The Chiefs are sending the Colts a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick for Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick. Kansas City is much improved this year but badly needed help in the wide receiver room, so they get the talented pending free agent in Downs.
Broncos get Daiyan Henry from Chargers
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Adam Schefter
Denver gets linebacker help in the form of Henry, sending a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick back to the Chargers in return. Los Angeles was hesitant to sell but agreed to this deal before the deadline.
Colts will not trade Jonathan Taylor
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The Colts received offers headlined by second-round picks, but the team opted to keep their star for the remainder of the season. Indianapolis has just two wins and is clearly in rebuild mode, making Taylor one of the few reasons to watch the team.
Kirk Cousins heads back to the Vikings
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The Vikings get Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick, bringing the former Minnesota QB back to try and help fix the offense. Cousins spent 2018-2023 with the team, leading Minnesota to multiple playoff appearances.
Bills snag safety Amani Hooker
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Tom Pelissero
The full deal sees the Titans sending Hooker and a fifth-round pick to the Bills for a second-round pick. Hooker has been one of the best Titans all season, as he even intercepted Joe Burrow three times in the same game earlier in the year.
49ers land Keenan Allen from Colts
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Tom Pelissero
San Francisco sends Indianapolis a sixth-round pick for Allen, who will be playing for his fourth team with the 49ers. Allen is a veteran who gives the 49ers some experience down the stretch.
Vikings have yet to make call to Saints about Derek Carr
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Mike Florio
Minnesota's quarterbacking woes have brought about a host of wacky rumors, one of which links the franchise with retired hurler Derek Carr. Florio reported that Minnesota hasn't placed a call for the aging passer. He remains on New Orleans' reserved/retired list, meaning the Vikings would have to trade for him to land his services.
Tyreek Hill lurking in the shadows, per agent
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Drew Rosenhaus
Hill has yet to be medically cleared from the dislocated knee he suffered last year, but is anticipating receiving the thumbs up to return in a few weeks, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. That could open the door to him returning to the field as a free agent.
Cowboys considering signing Kendre Miller as RB2
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Todd Archer
The Cowboys are in the market for a new tailback after backup Tyler Goodson suffered a knee injury in Week 9. Per Archer, Dallas is looking at Miller, who was recently a casualty of waivers. The former Saints running back tallied 159 yards and two touchdowns on 57 carries this season before getting purged.
Chargers may be willing to listen to offers
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Jordan Schultz
Schultz reports that Los Angeles seems more "receptive" to offers in the last 24 hours and could trade players if the deal is right. While the Chargers remain the lone team in the NFL without a win, they haven't appeared interested in moving players yet.
Bengals back out of Ebiketie deal
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Adam Schefter
It turns out, Cincinnati didn't want Ebiketie to mean the team loses a third-round compensatory pick, so the team backed out of the deal. The comp pick formula could end up impacting the Bengals' plans today.
Commanders 'unlikey' to make any significant moves
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Ben Standig
At 2-5-1, the Commanders' season is going in the wrong direction, but Washington does not appear inclined to make any of their players available. The Commanders have many veterans they could explore trading if they do change their mind.
Bengals acquire Arnold Ebiketie from Eagles
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Ian Rapoport
Philadelphia's sale continues by sending Ebiketie to Cincinnati for a sixth-round pick in 2027. The linebacker was in his first season with the Eagles after four seasons with the Falcons, producing 25 tackles in nine games for the defense.
Vikings targeting Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Ian Rapoport
The Vikings appear to be focusing their efforts on two former Minnesota quarterbacks in Cousins and Jones. Cousins, of course, spent many years with the Vikings and led them to the playoffs a few times, while Jones spent the latter part of the 2024 season with them even though he never appeared in a game.
Jaguars plan on keeping Brian Thomas Jr.
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Jeremy Fowler
While Thomas has been in trade rumors for a while, Jacksonville said it will not move him before the deadline. That makes Thomas good depth for the Jaguars even though he has not performed as he did during his rookie season in 2024.
Jerry Jones expects quiet Cowboys deadline
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Todd Archer
"A lot of things happen on this last day, but I don't look for us to make a significant trade today," Jones told 103.5 The FAN on Tuesday morning. The Cowboys could use some help on defense, but they have already used many of their assets to acquire players and probably don't want to extend too much more.
Vikings expected to trade for a QB
- Date: Nov. 10
- Source: Jordan Schultz
After Carson Wentz's nightmare game on Monday night, the Vikings quarterback position might be the biggest need in the entire sport. With a playoff spot still in sight, Minnesota will try to salvage the season before it's too late.
Jonathan Taylor 'open' to trade, Titans don't want to trade Tony Pollard
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Jordan Schultz
As of Monday afternoon, Taylor is considered "open to being traded," but the Colts want to maximize the value in return, rather than "force" a trade right now, according to Schultz. As for Titans running back Tony Pollard, Schultz reports that Tennessee hasn't proven willing to move Pollard, wanting to keep Cam Ward's top offensive weapons around him.
Lions don't plan to trade Sam LaPorta
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Jeremy Fowler
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has made it clear he is comfortable playing elsewhere next season as he prepares for free agency, but don't expect a midseason trade. Interested teams "have gotten the impression that Detroit would like to keep" LaPorta, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.
Eagles trade DT Jordan Davis to Jaguars
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Jordan Schultz
Jacksonville's upgrades on defense aren't done yet. The Jaguars are acquiring defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Eagles for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick, per reports. The 26-year-old now joins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and safety Jessie Bates as the Jaguars' newest defensive additions ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
In nine games this season, Davis recorded 31 tackles and 1.5 sacks. The 2022 first-round pick just signed a three-year, $78 million contract extension in March of this season.
Colts have tabled at least one offer for Josh Downs
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Adam Schefter
Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show", Schefter revealed that the Colts have received at least one offer for Downs. Per Schefter, one team offered a fourth-rounder for Downs. That wasn't enough to get Indianapolis to budge, though.
Jets deal S Andre Cisco to Lions for sixth-round pick
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Adam Schefter
New York is sending Cisco to the Lions in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick, per Schefter. Cisco, 26, has 23 tackles, one sack and one pass deflection in nine games (four starts) this season. His contract expires at the end of the season.
Jaguars acquire DT Davon Godchaux in deal with Saints
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Tom Pelissero
Jacksonville bolstered its defensive line ahead of Tuesday's deadline, landing Godchaux in its second major move. The 31-year-old has been a starter for much of his career but has seen his minutes fluctuate thus far, taking just 30 percent of defensive snaps with New Orleans this season. He has 15 tackles and one tackle for loss this season.
Jets have turned down Geno Smith offers
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Tom Pelissero
Smith has been solid for the Jets this season, but with New York at 2-7 on the year, other teams have called to see if they could get the veteran quarterback. However, there is no evidence that the Jets are willing to part with their starting quarterback.
Will McDonald requests trade from Jets
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Ian Rapoport
The pass rusher has lost opportunities this year on a bad Jets defense and would like a fresh start, but the Jets have thus far not entertained trade calls for him. McDonald is signed through 2027 thanks to his fifth-year option.
Jaguars acquire Jessie Bates from Falcons
- Date: Nov. 9
- Source: Adam Schefter
Atlanta will get a second- and a fifth-round pick back in return. Bates is a former Pro Bowler with playoff experience from his time with the Bengals, and he becomes an upgrade in the back of the Jaguars' defense
Jonathan Taylor gave farewell speech to media
- Date: Nov. 8
- Source: WISH-TV
After the Colts' loss to the Cowboys, Taylor told the media how much he enjoyed playing for Indianapolis in case the team trades him. It's still unclear if the Colts will pull the trigger on trading Taylor, but this is a sign that Taylor knows it's possible.
Colts told Daniel Jones he won't be traded
- Date: Nov. 8
- Source: Tom Pelissero
With the Colts struggling, Jones' name appeared in trade rumors, but Indianapolis decided not to move the veteran quarterback. That doesn't mean that Jones will remain the Colts' starter for the rest of the season, but it does ensure he finishes the season in Indianapolis.
Giants pulled offer for Colts' Jonathan Taylor
- Date: Nov. 8
- Source: Jay Glazer
According to Glazer, the Giants offered a second- and fifth-round pick for Taylor, but have since taken back the offer. New York will now only engage in talks if the Colts' asking price comes down.
Chargers likely to hold on to key players
- Date: Nov. 8
- Source: Adam Schefter
While the Chargers have been a disappointment this season, Los Angeles is not expected to unload before the deadline. That means that Justin Herbert, Khalil Mack and Ladd McConkey are all expected to stay in Los Angeles.
Ravens not expected to trade Derrick Henry
- Date: Nov. 8
- Source: Adam Schefter
The Ravens' season is hanging by a thread with Lamar Jackson out, so teams have called about Henry, who is an impending free agent. For now, Baltimore has declined those offers and plan on keeping Henry for the rest of the season.
Colts turned down Daniel Jones inquiries
- Date: Nov. 7
- Source: Tom Pelissero
Despite teams making calls on Jones, Indianapolis turned down offers ahead off Sunday's game against the Cowboys. With the Colts at 2-7, though, those calls are unlikely to stop before the trade deadline passes on Tuesday afternoon.
Broncos have checked in on Trey McBride
- Date: Nov. 7
- Source: Adam Schefter
There are no reports that the Cardinals have made Trey McBride available, but that hasn't stopped the Broncos from trying to acquire the star tight end. McBride is a Colorado native who has established himself as one of the best tight ends in the league.
Teams have contacted Colts about Daniel Jones
- Date: Nov. 7
- Source: Ian Rapoport
The season has not gone well in Indianapolis, which means Jones could be on the move to a QB-needy team. The Vikings are surely one to watch if the Colts decide to trade their starting quarterback.
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NFL trades by team
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
- OG Andrew Vorhees
Baltimore Ravens
- OG Cam Jurgens (traded from Eagles)
- QB Jacoby Brissett (traded from Cardinals)
- C Ryan Neuzil
Buffalo Bills
- S Amani Hooker (traded from Titans)
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
- DT Jeffery Simmons (traded from Titans)
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Dallas Cowboys
- CB Joey Porter Jr. (traded from Steelers)
Denver Broncos
- LB Daiyan Henry (traded from Chargers)
Detroit Lions
- S Andre Cisco (traded from Jets)
Green Bay Packers
Houston Texans
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (traded from Cardinals)
Indianapolis Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars
- S Jessie Bates III (traded from Falcons)
- DT Davon Godchaux (traded from Saints)
- DT Jordan Davis (traded from Eagles)
Kansas City Chiefs
- WR Josh Downs (traded from Colts)
Las Vegas Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Rams
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
- QB Kirk Cousins (traded from Raiders)
New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
- QB J.J. McCarthy (traded from Vikings)
New York Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
San Francisco 49ers
- DT DeForest Buckner (traded from Colts)
- WR Keenan Allen (traded from Colts)
Seattle Seahawks
- OG Quenton Nelson (traded from Colts)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee Titans
Washington Commanders
NFL players most likely to be traded
- Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
Josh Downs, WR, Colts- Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars
- Josh Sweat, EDGE, Cardinals
- Khalil Mack, EDGE, Chargers
- Jauan Jennings, WR, Vikings
- Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Raiders
- Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles
- Budda Baker, S, Cardinals
When is the NFL trade deadline in 2026?
- Date: Tuesday, November 10
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
The 2026 NFL trade deadline was at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
All trades had to be agreed upon and submitted to the NFL office by 4 p.m. ET. There is a chance that certain deals are reported after the deadline, but as long as the calls are submitted to the office in time, then the trades will go through.
