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Jets Make Few Trade-Deadline Moves as Defensive Questions Grow
The New York Jets traded backup safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 draft, but coach Aaron Glenn said the team expected to keep most of its roster.
The Jets were 2-7 and on a four-game losing streak, with their playoff hopes fading.
Edge rusher Will McDonald IV had requested a trade after his role in the defense shrank, but Glenn said he would stay with the team.
McDonald had three sacks this season, after recording a career-best 10½ in 2024.
The Jets' defense had struggled in recent games, and Glenn had taken on the added job of calling its plays.
Glenn said he was considering changes to improve the defense, though he did not specify what they would be.
The New York Jets were expected to make few moves before the NFL trade deadline, with coach Aaron Glenn saying the team would “stand pat.”
The Jets were 2-7 and had lost four straight games, while their defense had struggled in recent weeks.
Edge rusher Will McDonald IV had requested a trade amid frustration over his reduced role, but Glenn said he expected McDonald to remain with the team.
The Jets sent backup safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 draft.
Glenn said he was considering changes to improve the defense, including how he handles game-day play-calling.
- Who
- The New York Jets, led by head coach Aaron Glenn, were the focus. Edge rusher Will McDonald IV and backup safety Andre Cisco were also involved.
- What
- The Jets were expected to make few trade-deadline moves. They sent Cisco to Detroit and Glenn said McDonald would remain with the team.
- When
- Glenn spoke on Monday, November 9, 2026, ahead of the Tuesday trade deadline.
- Where
- New York; the Cisco trade was with Detroit.
- Why
- The Jets were 2-7 and had lost four straight games. McDonald requested a trade amid frustration over a reduced role, while Glenn said the team was focused on keeping good players.
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McDonald recorded a career-high 10 1/2 sacks.
The Jets traded cornerback Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to Dallas, and acquired wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.
Glenn said the Jets expected to stand pat, and the team sent Cisco to Detroit for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
The NFL trade deadline was scheduled for 4 p.m. EST.
- Jets record
- 2-7
- Losing streak
- Four games
- McDonald sacks this season
- Three
- Cisco trade return
- Sixth-round pick in the 2028 draft
- Trade deadline
- Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST
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What people are saying
Well, never say never, but right now, I know we’re going to stand pat
We’re in the business of keeping good players and that’s how I see it.
Will’s going to be here
Listen, we have not played really good defense the last couple of weeks and I am very aware of that