Grading Every Trade from 2026 NFL Trade Deadline

By Google News Sports · 2026-11-09T21:07:34+01:00

The 2026 NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and it could spur action among teams in the playoff hunt and clubs seeking more draft capital. Some of the hot-topic rumors could come to fruition.

League insiders have speculated about the trade markets for Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, and Brian Thomas Jr., but surprise moves often come down the pipeline.

Stay tuned here with Moe Moton, Gary Davenport, Brent Sobleski and Kris Knox for analysis and grades on all the trade deadline deals.

Jacksonville Jaguars Received: DT Jordan Davis

New York Jets Received: 2027 first-round pick, 2029 second-round pick

Well, you can't accuse the Jaguars of sitting on their hands.

Jacksonville was wildly aggressive bolstering the defense Monday, and Jordan Davis was the most aggressive move of the day—per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jags sent a 2027 first-rounder and a 2029 second-rounder to the floundering Eagles for the fifth-year lane-clogger.

It's a lot to give up for a player who isn't a huge factor in the pass-rush, especially when you factor in the extension Davis recently signed that pays him $26 million a season. But Davis is coming off the best season of his career, setting career highs in total tackles (72) and sacks (4.5) in 2025.

It's become clear that Jaguars general manager James Gladstone is living in the now. He's taking a page out of the Les Snead playbook, swinging a trio of deals Monday that sacrifice some of the future for the present.

For the Eagles, it's a tacit admission that this season is a bust. That change is coming.

And a first next year and Day 2 pick in 2029 is about as good as Howie Roseman could reasonably expect to get for Davis.

New York Jets Received: 2028 sixth-round pick

Since Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch's return from a torn Achilles, the Detroit Lions defense has allowed 20 points or fewer to the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins. Yet they're still tying up loose ends on defense.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Lions are adding Andre Cisco.

Cisco will reinforce the Lions secondary while All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph continues to work his way back from a serious knee injury.

In the first three weeks of the season, Cisco played at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps with the New York Jets. Then, he saw the field for fewer than 10 snaps in the next six outings, logging zero in Weeks 5 and 9.

Cisco had clearly fallen out of the Jets' safety rotation. That said, in nine games with Gang Green, he allowed a 63.5 passer rating when targeted in the passing game. Even though his coverage has been inconsistent as a center field safety, he may be best suited for a limited role in Detroit.

Jacksonville Jaguars Received: DT Davon Godchaux

New Orleans Saints Received: Conditional 2028 sixth-round pick

After a move for safety Jessie Bates III, the Jacksonville Jaguars continue to focus on the defense, adding Davon Godchaux.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the 2028 sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints would be upgraded to a 2027 sixth-rounder if the Jaguars acquire one as a compensation pick or through another trade.

Jacksonville needed a run-stopper after losing defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton for the season. Godchaux can fill that void. He's a 6'6", 330-pounder who's logged at least 40 tackles in eight of his first nine seasons.

With two transactions, the Jaguars have addressed their biggest defensive needs with solid to above-average additions…

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