It's been hyped up for weeks, with hints that we could see massive moves today, and now it's finally here. The 2026 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET — or 1 p.m. PT, the day after Week 9 of the regular season.
Today will be the last chance all 32 teams can complete a trade this season, and many will be taking a step toward becoming contenders, or setting themselves up for the future.
While we'e already seen trades for DT Jordan Davis, DT Jeffery Simmons, and QB Jacoby Brissett as we enter the deadline, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs and Brian Thomas Jr. are among the players most likely to be traded today, according to PrizePicks.
Below, we'll hit on when the 2026 NFL trade deadline is, what it means, and the top 20 most likely players to be traded before the deadline, according to PrizePicks, where you can make picks on players to be traded and their next team!
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When is the NFL Trade Deadline 2026: Date and Time
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- Time: 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT)
- Timing in the season: After Week 9
- Next trade window: 4 p.m. ET on March 11, 2027, when the new league year begins
What Happens After the NFL Trade Deadline 2026?
All trades submitted to the league before 4 p.m. ET can still be announced after the cutoff. Once the deadline passes, teams cannot trade players for the rest of the 2026 season. Free agency, waiver claims, and practice squad moves stay open, subject to league rules, and these are the only ways to acquire new players.
NFL Trades Already Done Before the 2026 Deadline
Several deals are already done, including several on Monday by the Jaguars in the final hours before the deadline.
The newest is the Jaguars acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from the Falcons on Nov. 9, first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Atlanta gets a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick as the Jags continue to bolster their defense.
- Jacoby Brissett, QB: Cardinals to Ravens (Nov. 6)
- Marvin Harrison Jr., WR: Cardinals to Texans (Oct. 12)
- Jeffery Simmons, DT: Titans to Bears (Oct. 29)
- Quenton Nelson, G: Colts to Seahawks (Oct. 27)
- DeForest Buckner, DT: Colts to 49ers (Oct. 27)
- Jordan Davis, DT: Eagles to Jaguars (Nov. 9)
- Jessie Bates III, S: Falcons to Jaguars (Nov. 9)
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NFL Trade Deadline 2026: Players Most Likely to Be Traded
Here is the list of the players most likely to be traded ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. Payouts aren't necessarily a perfect indicator of probability, but they can offer insight into what trade predictions people are backing on PrizePicks.
Below, we’ve listed the 20 players with the highest probability (or lowest payouts on “Yes”) to be traded, via the NFL “Next Team” tab on the PrizePicks app. A lower payout on “Yes” indicates a higher likelihood of being traded, according to user picks.
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The list below is ordered by the strength of the reporting as of the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 10. No trades are a guarantee. Teams can pass on every offer, and each name below is sourced.
- Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. The biggest name on the board. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Colts are willing to trade him and talks are active, with the Broncos, Packers, Vikings, Giants and Seahawks showing interest. ESPN reported Indianapolis has an offer of a second-round pick and more, but wants a bigger package. ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio reports the league belief is that the Colts take the best offer on the table before the deadline.
- Colts WR Josh Downs. Downs requested a trade in the final year of his contract. The Colts first asked for a third-round pick, and teams were told a fourth-round offer is on the table, per Schefter and Rapoport. The Chiefs have been floated as a potential landing spot.
- Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. Jacksonville has fielded multiple inquiries and resisted them so far. The Chiefs remain interested, according to ESPN.
- Cardinals EDGE Josh Sweat. Jordan Schultz reported on Nov. 3 that Sweat is open to a trade, per Yahoo Sports. ESPN's top-25 ranking notes rival executives see a fit in Dallas; the Cowboys are two games out of the division lead.
- Cardinals S Budda Baker. The seven-time Pro Bowler keeps surfacing in rumors. He has neither asked to be traded nor asked to stay, per ProFootballTalk.
- Jets EDGE Will McDonald IV. NFL Network's Rapoport reported Monday that McDonald told the Jets he would prefer a trade. He wants more playing time and played only 24 defensive snaps (36.4%) on Sunday, per CBS Sports.
- Vikings WR Jauan Jennings. ESPN's top-25 ranking flags his limited role in Minnesota and his one-year deal, and gives him the highest estimated chance of moving on the list, at 50%.
- Titans WR Calvin Ridley. Tennessee is listening on offers and would reportedly move him for a late-round pick, per Schefter and Rapoport.
- Buccaneers EDGE Yaya Diaby. ESPN's ranking says Tampa is unlikely to re-sign the 2027 free agent. The Ringer lists him as a backup option for a Dallas team that needs pass-rush help. That said, the Bucs are very much in the playoff mix in the NFC South, so it could hold onto Diaby through the year.
- Eagles CB Riq Woolen. Philadelphia is a seller, as seen with two more deals made today with the Jaguars. Several teams are reportedly showing interest, including the Bears, Bills, and Lions. ESPN's ranking says his small 2027 base salary would make a deal easier to complete.
NFL Players Unlikely to Be Dealt at the Trade Deadline
On the other end of the spectrum, these players have been speculated as potential trade pieces but haven't been seen as real trade candidates so far, according to different reports.
- Chargers EDGE Khalil Mack. ESPN reported he will not be traded before the deadline and Los Angeles wants him to stay, per Schefter and Rapoport.
- Chargers QB Justin Herbert and WR Ladd McConkey: GMs made calls and got hard refusals, per the same ESPN report.
- Trey McBride, TE, Cardinals: Denver inquired, but Arizona has no intention of trading him, per ESPN, even as the Cardinals appear to be open to making moves.
- Daniel Jones, QB, Colts: Indianapolis told him he won't be moved, per The Ringer's Tom Pelissero. His name has been floated around, but there is no indication the Colts are ready to move on.
- Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby: Says he expects to play for Las Vegas, per ProFootballTalk.
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How to Make Predictions on the NFL Trade Deadline Today
The 2026 NFL trade deadline closes today, Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET. Colts' Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs and Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. have the most reporting behind them as likely to be traded, while several other players are still in play to be moved as teams get ready for the second half of the season.
On the PrizePicks Team Picks board, you can predict whether a player will be traded before the deadline or stay put — and pick which team he lands on. A trade also changes a player’s role and stat projections, so check the board again once a deal lands.
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