NFL teams swing deals ahead of 4 p.m. ET trade deadline
The gist
NFL teams completed a wave of trades before the 4 p.m.
The deadline's move follows years of rising in-season deal volume.
How it unfolded
- Sep 28, 2026The Giants acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings; Minnesota got a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- Oct 1, 2026The Cowboys acquired CB Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.
- Oct 7, 2026The Ravens acquired C Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.
Key terms
- QB
- An offensive football position whose player usually lines up behind the line and leads the offense, often throwing passes.
- CB
- A defensive back in gridiron football who covers receivers and defends against passes and runs.
- DT
- A position in American football on the defensive line, typically the largest and strongest defenders, lining up opposite offensive guards.
Source: Wikipedia