NFL trade deadline falls on Nov 10 after years of being pushed later
The gist
The 2026 NFL trade deadline is set for 4pm ET on Tuesday, November 10.
The deadline has moved later twice since 2012, and in-season deals have surged.
How it unfolded
- 2012The NFL moved the trade deadline from after Week 6 to after Week 8.
- 2024The league pushed the deadline back one more week to after Week 9.
- Mar 11, 2026The 2026 trade window opened at 4pm ET, at the same time as free agency and the start of the new league year.