2026 NFL Trade Deadline Live Rumors, Updates and Analysis for November 9

Expect Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to stay in the spotlight between now and Tuesday's deadline. The Colts have already dealt Nelson and Buckner, and Taylor is the sort of difference-maker who can total transform an offense.

While interim GM Ed Dodds hasn't moved Taylor yet, that is expected to change.

"The current belief in league circles is that the Colts will take the best offer that's on the table as the deadline approaches at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday," ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio wrote on Sunday evening.

With no shortage of RB-needy teams in the NFL this season, the Colts should receive multiple offers by Tuesday.

Teams in need of pass-rushing help may have a new target, if the New York Jets are willing to deal. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Will McDonald IV has informed New York that he would prefer to be traded.

The 27-year-old has appeared in all nine games for the Jets this season and has recorded three sacks, two tackles for loss, and nine quarterback pressures. His most productive campaign came in 24, when he logged 10.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss.

The list of teams that should be interested in McDonald includes the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, and New York Giants.

Jacksonville paid a high price to acquire Bates, especially considering the 29-year-old is set to be a free agent in the spring. However, he should be a massive addition to the back end of Jacksonville's defense.

The Jaguars' defense has been fantastic overall and has thrived on takeaways (11 INTs), and Bates' ball skills should mesh with the unit's identity perfectly. However, Jacksonville lost safety Eric Murray to a season-ending elbow injury in Week 8 and ranks 22nd in net yards per pass attempt allowed, and Bates should provide a boost there.

The three-time second-team All-Pro has logged 28 interceptions and has allowed an opposing passer rating of only 84.9 over the course of his career.

The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off Monday's activity by acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Falcons will receive a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for the Pro Bowl defender.