2026 NFL trade deadline: Jets' Will McDonald update

Will McDonald wants out. One day ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline, slated for Tuesday at 4 p.m., the Jets (2-7) have received a trade request from McDonald according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: #Jets pass-rusher Will McDonald IV has informed the team that he wants to be traded, sources say. M

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Will McDonald wants out.

One day ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline, slated for Tuesday at 4 p.m., the Jets (2-7) have received a trade request from McDonald according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport:

#Jets pass-rusher Will McDonald IV has informed the team that he wants to be traded, sources say.

McDonald has played sparingly this season and is extremely frustrated with his usage. The former first-rounder wants more opportunities and the team is aware. pic.twitter.com/QCxFC0Ciwn

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2026

A 2023 first-round pick of the team, reports indicate McDonald has become frustrated with his role in New York which has been reduced in 2026. The emergence of rookie No. 2 overall pick David Bailey has played a part there.

Per the New York Post, McDonald has spoken to

coaches about the issue, but nothing has changed.

McDonald has three sacks this season and 24.5 in his career. McDonald had 10.5 for the Jets last season.

Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 NFL season.

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