NFL trade deadline produces 18 deals, Vikings and Bears land key players
The NFL trade deadline on November 10, 2026 produced 18 in-season moves, with the Minnesota Vikings bringing back quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Chicago Bears signing defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, and the Jacksonville Jaguars completing several defensive trades, CBS Sports reported on November 11. Earlier in the week, analysts outlined ten possible trade scenarios, including Cousins to Minnesota and Budda Baker to Buffalo, CBS Sports said. The outlet also ranked twenty players most likely to affect a new team if moved before the deadline. CBS Sports noted that ten trades had already been recorded for the 2026 season and a record 22 trades the prior year.
Potential buyers such as the Chiefs, Vikings and Giants and likely sellers like the Colts and Chargers were identified, CBS Sports reported. The Jaguars added safety Jessie Bates III and defensive tackle Jordan Davis, CBS Sports reported. Sports Illustrated said the Jaguars traded multiple future picks for defensive linemen and a safety to bolster their roster, while Minnesota considered a quarterback change after recent setbacks.