NFL trade deadline deal tracker includes Jessie Bates, Jacoby Brissett, and more
The NFL’s 2026 trade deadline is already shaping up as a flurry of activity, with teams capitalizing on the window to address immediate needs or lay groundwork for the future. The Atlanta Falcons made an early splash by sending veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a move that strengthens Jacksonville’s secondary while allowing Atlanta to capitalize on Bates’ impending free agency.
The Falcons, boasting over $100 million in cap space, may avoid a compensatory pick by trading Bates ahead of time, securing a pair of future draft selections in return—a 2027 second-rounder and a 2028 fifth-rounder. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals dealt quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, providing Baltimore with a backup option amid injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
In exchange, Arizona gained a 2027 fourth-rounder and a 2028 seventh-rounder, a trade that reflects the Cardinals’ need to streamline their roster. The Chicago Bears also made a significant defensive upgrade by acquiring defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, a move that paid immediate dividends as Simmons made an impact in his debut against the Seahawks.
The Titans, in turn, received two first-round picks (2027 and 2028) and a 2027 fourth-rounder, signaling a high-stakes swap for a key defensive piece. Finally, the Indianapolis Colts traded defensive end DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, signaling a shift in direction under new management.
