NFL trade deadline tracker: Full list of deals completed before 2026 deadline, from Kirk Cousins to Josh Downs
The Sporting News tracked live updates on the latest NFL trade rumors ahead of the 2026 deadline. Here's all the news from before the deadline.
The NFL trade deadline passed on November 10, 2025, with several significant deals impacting teams' playoff pushes. Notable moves included the Minnesota Vikings acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders, the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills upgrading their squads, and the Jacksonville Jaguars making defensive upgrades. The deadline saw most of the significant trades finalized, marking the start of the postseason push for the NFL.
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