The 2026 NFL trade deadline closed with 18 in-season deals completed before the league cutoff on Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, matching one of the busiest trading periods in recent league history.
DAZN reported that the flurry of transactions reshaped rosters across both conferences as contenders and rebuilding franchises finalized moves ahead of the stretch run. The activity brought notable reunions, high-profile defensive additions, and multi-pick draft capital exchanges.
Kirk Cousins Returns to Minnesota
The marquee move of deadline day sent veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins back to the Minnesota Vikings. DAZN reported that the Raiders received a 2027 third-round draft pick in exchange for the signal-caller.
Minnesota added Cousins to stabilize its quarterback room following earlier roster shifts, including a September 28 trade that sent J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Vikings turned to an experienced option as the playoff race intensified.
Jacksonville Aggressive on Defense
The Jacksonville Jaguars emerged as the deadline’s most active buyer, overhauling their front seven and secondary across multiple November transactions. Jacksonville acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles on November 9 in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
DAZN said that the Jaguars also added defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick, alongside a blockbuster secondary acquisition bringing safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Wide Receivers and Pass Protectors on the Move
Offensive playmakers also shifted locations as teams evaluated their stretch-run needs. The Kansas City Chiefs added wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts on November 10, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Indianapolis.
DAZN documented several other key offensive movements, including the San Francisco 49ers acquiring wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Colts for a 2027 sixth-round pick, and the Baltimore Ravens trading for center Ryan Neuzil from the Falcons while sending offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick to Atlanta.
Full Deadline Transaction Log
All trades completed during the 2026 window remain subject to players passing physical examinations:
- November 10: Ravens receive C Ryan Neuzil; Falcons receive OL Andrew Vorhees and 2028 sixth-round pick.
- November 10: Chiefs receive WR Josh Downs; Colts receive 2027 fourth-round pick and 2027 fifth-round pick.
- November 10: Broncos receive LB Daiyan Henley; Chargers receive 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.
- November 10: Vikings receive QB Kirk Cousins; Raiders receive 2027 third-round pick.
- November 10: Bills receive S Amani Hooker; Titans receive 2027 second-round pick and 2027 fifth-round pick.
- November 10: 49ers receive WR Keenan Allen; Colts receive 2027 sixth-round pick.
- November 9: Jaguars receive DT Jordan Davis; Eagles receive 2027 first-round pick and 2029 second-round pick.
- November 9: Jaguars receive DT Davon Godchaux; Saints receive conditional 2028 sixth-round pick.
- November 9: Lions receive S Andre Cisco; Jets receive 2028 sixth-round pick.
- November 9: Jaguars receive S Jessie Bates III; Falcons receive 2027 second-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.
- November 6: Ravens receive QB Jacoby Brissett; Cardinals receive 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 seventh-round pick.
- October 29: Bears receive DT Jeffery Simmons; Titans receive 2027 first-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick, and 2028 first-round pick.
- October 27: 49ers receive DT DeForest Buckner; Colts receive 2027 fourth-round pick.
- October 27: Seahawks receive G Quenton Nelson; Colts receive 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.
- October 12: Texans receive WR Marvin Harrison Jr.; Cardinals receive 2027 second-round pick and 2027 seventh-round pick.
- October 7: Ravens receive C Cam Jurgens; Eagles receive 2027 fifth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick.
- October 1: Cowboys receive CB Joey Porter Jr.; Steelers receive 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick.
- September 28: Giants receive QB J.J. McCarthy; Vikings receive 2027 fifth-round pick.
DAZN reported that conditional selections, such as the New Orleans return for Godchaux, carry specific conversion criteria tied to subsequent league transactions and compensatory draft allocations.
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