Teams pursue major trades that didn't materialize before NFL deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The 2026 NFL trade deadline saw teams attempt significant roster upgrades but fall short. The Green Bay Packers sought to acquire running back Tony Pollard from the Tennessee Titans to bolster their struggling run game amid injuries. The New York Giants aimed for running back Jonathan Taylor from the Indianapolis Colts to strengthen their playoff chances. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams looked to trade for wide receiver George Pickens from the Dallas Cowboys to fill in for injured starters. None of these proposed trades were completed before the deadline.
- •Packers pursued Tony Pollard for enhanced run support.
- •Giants aimed to trade for Jonathan Taylor to support their playoff run.
- •Rams sought George Pickens to strengthen their receiving corps.
- •All proposed trades failed to materialize before the deadline.
- •Teams faced significant roster challenges leading into the final stretch of the season.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — 3 NFL trade deadline deals that would have changed everything in 2026
"These 3 trades should have happened at the NFL trade deadline, but they didn't work out.
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