The New York Jets have been identified as the sneakiest winners of the 2026 NFL trade deadline, according to analysis from The Sporting News. While the Indianapolis Colts conducted a notable firesale of assets, the Dallas Cowboys failed to make significant upgrades to their roster.
Details of specific transactions were not disclosed in the initial report, but the Jets' position reportedly improved due to the movement of key players around the league and the lack of action from division rivals.


