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NFL Trade Deadline 2026: Bears and Colts Lead the Charge
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In Short: The Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts are making big moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with the Bears acquiring Jeffery Simmons and the Colts trading away key players.
The NFL trade deadline is heating up, with the Chicago Bears emerging as one of the most aggressive teams in the league.
According to Jordan Schultz of Heavy.com, the Bears are expected to make another significant move before the November 10 deadline.
Chicago's acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has already been a major coup, with the Bears looking to bolster their roster ahead of the crucial deadline.
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts have taken a more dramatic approach, trading away star players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
The Colts reportedly seek a trade package similar to what the Carolina Panthers received for Christian McCaffrey in 2022, signaling a shift towards rebuilding.
Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, highlighted the potential for more roster movement across the league, emphasizing the importance of the trade deadline.
The NFL trade season is booming more than ever, with activity reaching unprecedented levels.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Colts are among the teams interested in trading for Marvin Harrison Jr., the underperforming wide receiver from the Arizona Cardinals.
Buzz around the Bears continues to build, with multiple national NFL reporters predicting aggressive moves from the team.
The Bears' aggressive stance is further supported by a video shared on social media, presenting them as a team expected to make bold moves.
The trade deadline is just 15 days away, and the Bears are clearly the team to watch as they look to strengthen their roster.
For the second consecutive day, national NFL reporters have shared expectations that the Bears will be the most aggressive team in the NFC North at the deadline.
What this adds
The Colts' trade of Nelson and Buckner could signal further moves before the deadline, according to Newsweek.
The Bears' potential for additional significant moves remains a key focus for NFL fans and analysts.
What's confirmed
- The NFL trade deadline is heating up, with the Chicago Bears emerging as one of the most aggressive teams in the league.
- According to Jordan Schultz of Heavy.com, the Bears are expected to make another significant move before the November 10 deadline.
- Chicago's acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has already been a major coup, with the Bears looking to bolster their roster ahead of the crucial deadline.
- Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts have taken a more dramatic approach, trading away star players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
- The Colts reportedly seek a trade package similar to what the Carolina Panthers received for Christian McCaffrey in 2022, signaling a shift towards rebuilding.
- Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, highlighted the potential for more roster movement across the league, emphasizing the importance of the trade deadline.
- The NFL trade season is booming more than ever, with activity reaching unprecedented levels.
- Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Colts are among the teams interested in trading for Marvin Harrison Jr., the underperforming wide receiver from the Arizona Cardinals.
- Buzz around the Bears continues to build, with multiple national NFL reporters predicting aggressive moves from the team.
- The Bears' aggressive stance is further supported by a video shared on social media, presenting them as a team expected to make bold moves.
- The trade deadline is just 15 days away, and the Bears are clearly the team to watch as they look to strengthen their roster.
- For the second consecutive day, national NFL reporters have shared expectations that the Bears will be the most aggressive team in the NFC North at the deadline.
What's still developing
- General manager Brian Gutekunst rarely acquires players at the deadline, and a combination of factors makes this year no exception.
- It would have been surprising if the Giants pulled the trigger on a trade with their divisional rivals for Payne, as he would have been an expensive addition in the final year of his contract.
- There's bound to be more roster movement across the league, which is why we're highlighting a trade deadline big board — version 2.0 — rolled out Tuesday by The Athletic's Daniel Popper.
- Following the Dallas Cowboys ‘ 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, it’s unclear whether Dallas will be a buyer or seller at the deadline.
- Jones didn’t give out any names, but fans across the NFL may find out who Dallas is most upset with in the coming days if there are sudden roster moves before the trade deadline (Nov.
- Jeudy profiles as the type of cheap, veteran player a contending team would covet ahead of the trade deadline, so it’s not surprising that he made Schefter’s list along with Khalil Mack, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tony Pollard, and Josh Sweat.
- According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ the Indianapolis Colts are among the league suitors who have already called the Arizona Cardinals on the trade availability of underperforming young wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead of the NFL’s upcoming Tuesday, November 10th trade deadline: Originally the 4th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft by Arizona, and widely considered a “can’t miss,” if not a generational wideout prospect, the 24-year-old wideout has largely (and surprisingly) struggled in over 2 seasons with the Cardinals—having been an increasing afterthought within their offense compared to their other starting receivers.
- We are t-minus 22 days until the NFL trade deadline at the conclusion of Week 9, and there’s already been tons of trade action.
- Either way, that sidelines him through the trade deadline and pushes Little into the starting lineup.
- Keep checking back for updates ahead of the trade deadline as things change and more buzz comes in.