NFL trade deadline arrives after Bears land Jeffery Simmons, Colts sell off
The gist
The NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m.
The Colts sold off Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, reshaping the playoff race.
How it unfolded
- Oct 1, 2026The Cowboys acquired cornerback Joey Porter from the Steelers for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.
- Oct 7, 2026The Ravens acquired center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, one day after Lane Johnson's retirement.
- Oct 27, 2026The Colts traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks for a third- and fifth-round pick, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers for a fourth-round pick.
Key terms
- cap space
- A rule limiting how much money a sports team may spend on player salaries, either per player or for the whole roster.
- ET
- A time zone five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time, used in the eastern United States and Canada.
- PT
- A time zone used in the western United States, Canada, and Mexico, eight hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
Source: Wikipedia