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  1. NFLJets make almost no moves at the trade deadline, keeping edge rusher Will McDonald IV despite his trade request.
  2. NFLVikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
  3. NFLJets pass-rusher Will McDonald IV reportedly requested a trade, but coach Aaron Glenn says he will stay.
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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Jets make almost no moves at the trade deadline, keeping edge rusher Will McDonald IV despite his trade request.

The only trade was sending backup safety Andre Cisco to the Lions for a future sixth-round pick, according to Gang Green Nation. Reports said the Jets had been offered a second-day pick, possibly as high as a second-rounder, for McDonald. The 2-7 Jets have lost four straight, and McDonald has become a situational player under the new 3-4 scheme.

Sources: NY Post Sports · Gang Green Nation · Pride Of Detroit

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Jets pass-rusher Will McDonald IV reportedly requested a trade, but coach Aaron Glenn says he will stay.

According to Ian Rapoport, McDonald told the team he wants to be traded, and Brian Costello reports the request followed talks about a bigger defensive role. McDonald played 24 snaps in Kansas City on Sunday. Glenn said, "Will is going to be here," and the trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. The Gang Green Nation post says McDonald is set to make about $13 million to $14 million next year.

Source: Gang Green Nation

Chiefs climb in several national power rankings after their Week 9 win over the Jets.

According to the Arrowhead Pride roundup, ESPN ranks Kansas City sixth and The Athletic fourth, with Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports all at sixth. The fan site says the Week 12 trip to the Bills on Thanksgiving night is the most important game of the second half, since a win would help the Chiefs chase the AFC's top seed and the AFC West title.

Source: Arrowhead Pride

AFC East standings

TeamWLTPCT
Bills710.875
Patriots540.556
Jets270.222
Dolphins170.125

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No. 2 in the 30-second version

Vikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.

The Seattle Seahawks haven’t made any trade deadline day moves as of yet, but their Week 10 opponent just made a significant move at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins is reuniting with the Minnesota Vikings, with the Vikings sending a 2027 third-rounder to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sources: The Guardian · CBS Sports · Silver And Black Pride · Daily Norseman

Kirk Cousins will receive checks from the Vikings, Raiders and Falcons this season, per the NY Post.

According to the NY Post, the Falcons owe Cousins $8.7 million this season under a clause in his contract, while the Raiders had opened the year owing him $1.3 million. The Vikings will pay him about $650,000 for their final nine regular-season games. Pats Pulpit, a fan blog, notes Minnesota visits New England in Week 14.

Sources: NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Silver And Black Pride

Chiefs reportedly agree to acquire receiver Josh Downs from the Colts for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.

Downs had requested a trade from Indianapolis and has 33 catches for 354 yards with one interception this season, according to ProFootballTalk. Kansas City lost receiver Tyquan Thornton to an ankle injury earlier this season, according to Behind the Steel Curtain. Kansas City will also send a 2027 seventh-round pick to Indianapolis.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Niners Nation

Eagles trade defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.

NBC Sports Philadelphia says Davis signed a $78 million, three-year extension eight months ago and had a disappointing season, with half a sack through eight weeks. The move clears the way for the Eagles to keep Moro Ojomo, and Philadelphia is now 2-7 after a seven-game losing streak. Bleeding Green Nation, citing ESPN, reports Jacksonville also acquired safety Jessie Bates III in a separate deal.

Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · CBS Sports · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Blue View

Bills trade a second-round pick to the Titans for safety Amani Hooker, who comes with a fifth-round pick.

ESPN reported the deal, which came just before the NFL trade deadline. A Buffalo Rumblings analysis says Hooker is signed through the 2028 season and has five interceptions this year. Fans on both sides viewed the trade as the Bills filling a clear need in the secondary.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Buffalo Rumblings · Music City Miracles

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