The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 10. See the deals done so far, why Jonathan Taylor is the name to watch, and who else could move.
The 2026 NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to NFL.com, which means teams have one more week of games before the window shuts. As of Tuesday, Nov. 3, the biggest name reportedly on the market is Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, and the biggest deal already done is the Bears landing defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans.
When is the NFL trade deadline in 2026?
It falls at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 10, which is 1 p.m. PT, and that comes right after the Week 9 games. NFL.com notes that the league moved the deadline back a week in 2024 so it follows Week 9 and fits a 17-game season. Once it passes, teams cannot make deals until the offseason.
What trades have already happened?
NFL.com's trade tracker lists the most recent big deals:
- Oct. 29: the Bears got Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick from Tennessee. The Titans received a 2027 first-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick.
- Oct. 27: the Seahawks got guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
- Oct. 27: the 49ers got defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from Indianapolis for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
- Oct. 12: the Texans got receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from Arizona for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
Simmons made his Bears debut on Monday night, Nov. 2, and Chicago beat Seattle 34-17, according to ESPN's game recap summary. That puts the Bears at 6-2 and the Seahawks at 4-4. It is a quick return on a pretty costly trade.
Who could be traded next?
Taylor is the headline. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Oct. 31 that the Colts are open to trading him and that talks are active. They named the Broncos, Packers, Vikings, Giants and Seahawks as teams that have shown interest. NFL.com says he has rushed for 587 yards and a league-leading eight touchdowns this season, signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August and is under contract through 2028. The Colts, at 2-5 after firing general manager Chris Ballard, are reportedly asking for a haul like the one the 49ers paid for Christian McCaffrey, according to NBC Sports.
The other names that keep coming up, from NFL.com's Bucky Brooks and NBC Sports' Kyle Dvorchak:
- Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars receiver, whose role has shrunk since his Pro Bowl rookie year
- Josh Downs, Colts receiver, who requested a trade, according to NFL.com
- Khalil Mack, Chargers edge rusher, though NBC Sports says recent reports out of Los Angeles suggest the winless Chargers are not selling
- Budda Baker, Cardinals safety, whose sizable contract could require a creative suitor, per NFL.com
- Jordyn Brooks, Dolphins linebacker, and Will McDonald IV, Jets edge rusher
- Tariq Woolen, a cornerback on an expiring one-year deal in Philadelphia
Treat these as speculation. Both lists are analysts' picks of who could move, not reports that a deal is close, and Brooks and Dvorchak disagree on some of the landing spots.
What is confirmed and what is not?
Confirmed: the Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET deadline, the four trades above, and the Colts' willingness to listen on Taylor, which two national reporters have reported. Not confirmed: any asking price for Taylor beyond the report that it is something like the McCaffrey package, which team will win him, and whether Mack, Thomas or Baker actually move.
Our take
The Taylor decision is the one that matters. A running back in his prime with a contract through 2028 is not a rental, and NBC Sports points out that the Vikings and Broncos both have backfield pieces already. Our guess, and it is only a guess, is that a team fighting for a division title that wants one more star on offense pays the most. For fantasy managers, Colts backup Seth McGowan is the name to keep in mind, since 4for4 says he would lead Indianapolis' backfield if Taylor is dealt.
The practical advice for U.S. fans is to wait for Monday and Tuesday of next week. Many of these deals get reported a few hours before the deadline, and rosters may look different by the time Week 10 starts.
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