The NFL trade deadline for 2026 falls on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The NFL’s operations calendar says all trading ends for 2026 at that time. Trading resumes March 11, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
Teams with roster needs have until the deadline to make deals. The calendar checked for this article gives the deadline and the resume date. It does not describe trade rules beyond that point.
Reports carried by AP say the Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears on Oct. 29. The NFL pages checked for this article do not yet confirm that deal. Read the background in our Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons story.
NFL Trade Deadline 2026: Calendar and Key Dates
The deadline is Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Trading resumes March 11, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
The calendar does not describe how waiver claims are ordered after the deadline. Readers should check official NFL sources for those rules.
Standard practice suggests that teams near the salary cap have less room to take on a veteran’s contract, so cap space can shape which deals are possible. This article did not check the cap rules against the collective bargaining agreement.
Standard practice suggests that draft picks in a trade can be conditional, meaning their value depends on later events, and that some veterans have no-trade clauses that can block a move. This article did not verify those terms for any specific deal.
Inference: a team’s needs at each position will drive its choice. A team with a clear hole at edge rusher, cornerback, or receiver faces the most pressure to act before the deadline. A team with depth at those spots has more room to wait.
Common Questions About the 2026 Deadline
When is the 2026 NFL trade deadline? Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern, according to the NFL operations calendar.
Can teams trade after the deadline? No. The NFL operations calendar says all trading ends for 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern on November 10. Trading resumes March 11, 2027.
What trades have happened so far? AP reported the Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears on Oct. 29. The NFL pages checked for this article do not yet confirm that deal.
What happens to waiver claims? The NFL operations calendar checked for this article does not state the waiver priority order. Readers should check official NFL sources for those rules.
