Will McDonald could be traded by the NFL deadline as Jets struggle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald IV may be on the trade block ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline on November 10. The Jets, currently at 1-3, are looking to regroup after three straight losses following a Week 1 victory. Their struggles, compounded by injuries to key players, could prompt general manager Darren Mougey to replicate last year's strategy of trading former first-round picks for draft capital. With a focus on improving for the 2027 season, the Jets will evaluate their roster and potential trades before the deadline.
- •Jets hold a 1-3 record entering Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
- •General manager Darren Mougey previously traded for future draft picks.
- •McDonald has recorded 22.5 career sacks over four seasons.
- •Injuries to key positions hinder the Jets' performance this season.
- •November 10 is the deadline for NFL trades.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Could This 1st-Round Pick’s Jets Tenure End by the NFL Trade Deadline?
"The NFL Trade Deadline is just over a month a month away. Could New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald be on the trade block?
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