# Jets’ quiet trade deadline brings about big defensive questions

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jets-quiet-trade-deadline-brings-about-big-defensive-questions/
- Published: 2026-11-11T03:36:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T04:23:51+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/jets-quiet-trade-deadline-brings-big-defensive-questions/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The 2-7 Jets mostly stood pat at the trade deadline.
- Will McDonald stayed despite a trade request and reported offer.
- Nahshon Wright has played only 22 special-teams snaps.

## Summary

The Jets made almost no changes at the NFL trade deadline despite a 2-7 record and four straight defeats, leaving questions about how they are managing their defence. Their decision to keep edge rusher Will McDonald IV, despite reports of a possible second-day draft pick offer and his request to leave, stands out as a potentially costly choice.

McDonald has three sacks, one forced fumble and 13 tackles in 263 defensive snaps this season, after losing playing time in the team’s new 3-4 scheme. Cornerback Nahshon Wright, who had five interceptions for Chicago last season, has played just 22 special-teams snaps, while the Jets have recorded only one interception in 26 games under coach Aaron Glenn. The team’s only deadline deal sent safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a sixth-round pick; it also kept quarterback Geno Smith, receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall.

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