The 2026 NFL season is halfway through, meaning that the annual trade deadline is finally here. Sitting at 2-7 through the first nine weeks of the campaign, the Jets are firmly positioned as sellers at the deadline, giving general manager Darren Mougey an opportunity to acquire even more draft capital to help strengthen Gang Green's outlook.

Several Jets have been listed as potential trade candidates throughout the last few weeks, including defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, cornerback Nahshon Wright, and star running back Breece Hall. The idea of a potential Geno Smith trade has even been floated, suggesting Tuesday could be quite a busy day for Mougay & Co.

Although head coach Aaron Glenn didn't expect the Jets to make moves (h/t ESPN's Rich Cimini), that proved not to be the case when the team traded safety Andre Cisco to the Lions on Monday. Now that one move has been made, everyone is waiting for the next shoe to drop.

Jets trade deadline tracker 2026

Jets trade S Andre Cisco to Lions for 2028 sixth-round pick

As mentioned above, the Jets shipped Cisco off to the Motor City on Monday, shaking up the secondary. The veteran defensive back had fallen out of favor in recent weeks, so it's safe to say that the change of scenery wasn't a big surprise.

That said, Sports Illustrated's Efstathios Savvidis gave the move a "C+" grade after it was announced. Getting a sixth-round pick is better than nothing, especially if the Jets weren't going to re-sign Cisco in the offseason. Whether they use the draft pick in 2028 or flip it to another team in a trade, it's safe to say Gang Green has more flexibility thanks to a hand from the Lions.

Jets trade deadline rumors

• On Tuesday morning, Cimini reported that the Jets "could make a minor move or two," citing guys like Wright and wideout Tim Patrick as "names to watch." He also said that Will McDonald IV is still garnering interest, while defensive back Jarvis Brownlee Jr. is "expendable."

• Speaking of McDonald, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Jets have been getting "calls for weeks" about the veteran pass rusher's availability. The report hit the internet shortly after McDonald requested a trade out of Gotham, leaving it to time to tell if he'll get his wish.