The 2026 NFL trade deadline is nearly here. Teams have until 4 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, November 10, to make moves, whether they’re strengthening their roster for a playoff run or looking ahead to an offseason rebuild.
A few teams have already made their decisions.
On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons sent safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville is adding to an already strong defense, while Atlanta gets draft picks in return. Here’s a rundown of the trades completed so far.
Falcons trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars
The deadline week’s first major deal sends veteran safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta to Jacksonville. The Jaguars are looking to reinforce their secondary as they push to make the most of their current run. For the Falcons, trading Bates now means they get something back before he can reach free agency. Atlanta is projected to have more than $100 million in cap space, which could also affect whether the team would receive a compensatory pick if he left as a free agent.
The trade details:
- Jaguars receive: S Jessie Bates III
- Falcons receive: A 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick
Cardinals trade Jacoby Brissett to Ravens
Arizona had benched quarterback Jacoby Brissett, while Baltimore was suddenly facing the possibility of playing without both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley for at least a few weeks because of injuries. The deal gives Brissett a chance to play for a team still in the playoff race, and gives the Ravens another option at quarterback. Arizona, meanwhile, comes away with draft picks.
The trade details:
- Ravens receive: QB Jacoby Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick
- Cardinals receive: A 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick
Titans trade Jeffery Simmons to Bears
This was a significant move for Chicago. With the Bears trying to keep pace in a competitive NFC North and their defense still needing help, general manager Ryan Poles made a major investment in defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons. Simmons made an immediate impact, turning in a strong performance in his Chicago debut against the Seattle Seahawks.
The trade details:
- Bears receive: DL Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick
- Titans receive: A 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick
Colts trade DeForest Buckner to 49ers
Indianapolis is beginning to reshape its roster. After moving on from general manager Chris Ballard, the Colts started trading players with the future in mind. Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner is headed back to San Francisco, the team that selected him seventh overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.
The trade details:
- 49ers receive: DL DeForest Buckner
- Colts receive: A 2027 fourth-round pick
Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks
The Colts’ roster clear-out also included guard Quenton Nelson, one of the league’s top interior offensive linemen. Seattle gets an experienced addition as it looks to improve its offensive line.
The trade details:
- Seahawks receive: IOL Quenton Nelson
- Colts receive: A 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick
Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s time in Arizona never quite matched expectations. The Cardinals drafted him fourth overall in 2024, and he had 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie. His production fell to 41 receptions in 2025, and he had just five catches through Arizona’s first four games this season.
Houston has acquired Harrison, reuniting him with former college teammate C.J. Stroud and giving the quarterback a familiar target.
The trade details:
- Texans receive: WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 sixth-round pick
- Cardinals receive: A 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick
Eagles trade Cam Jurgens to Ravens
Baltimore acquired Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens at the beginning of October. The Ravens needed help in the middle of their line after center Tyler Linderbaum signed with the Las Vegas Raiders last offseason. At the time, Baltimore’s top three centers were on injured reserve, leaving rookie guard Olaivavega Ioane to fill in at center.
The trade details:
- Ravens receive: IOL Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick
- Eagles receive: A 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick
Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys
Pittsburgh dealt with a contract standoff with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was seeking an extension but couldn’t reach an agreement with the team. He also missed the Steelers’ first three games of the season because of a lingering back injury.
Dallas stepped in to acquire Porter, adding another player in an effort to address its struggling defense.
The trade details:
- Cowboys receive: CB Joey Porter Jr.
- Steelers receive: A 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick
Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants
The first major trade of the 2026 season came in late September, after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury and New York began looking for help at the position.
The Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy, who had lost Minnesota’s training-camp competition to Kyler Murray and started the season third on the depth chart behind Carson Wentz. He has since become New York’s starter and helped the team win its last two games, against Houston and Philadelphia.
The trade details:
- Giants receive: QB J.J. McCarthy
- Vikings receive: A 2027 fifth-round pick
