A flurry of blockbuster trades has redistributed top talent across the NFL as the 2026 trade deadline approaches on Nov. 10. The Chicago Bears emerged as early winners by acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons for two first-round picks, while the Indianapolis Colts became the most aggressive sellers, dealing both Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Contenders and rebuilders alike are weighing further moves with just one week of games remaining before the deadline.
The Baltimore Ravens addressed a quarterback crisis by agreeing to trade for Cardinals signal-caller Jacoby Brissett. Starter Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury and was placed on injured reserve, while backup Tyler Huntley is out for the season with turf toe. Brissett, who spent the past two seasons in Arizona, provides a veteran option behind emergency third-stringer Joe Fagnano.
The Bears' acquisition of Simmons paid immediate dividends: he recorded a sack and a team-high six tackles in a 34-17 win over the Seahawks. The Titans, now deeper into a rebuild, received two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder. Meanwhile, the 49ers reunited with DeForest Buckner to bolster an injury-ravaged defensive line, and the Seahawks added six-time All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to strengthen their offensive front. The Texans took a chance on former first-round pick Marvin Harrison Jr., reuniting him with college quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Other notable deals include the Ravens landing center Cam Jurgens from the Eagles, the Cowboys acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers, and the Giants securing quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury. With the deadline looming, more moves are expected as teams finalize their rosters for the postseason push.
