NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Jets DE Will McDonald has requested a trade.

09 November 2026

McDonald has been lightly used this season by the Jets. The former first-rounder has appeared in all nine games this season, totaling three sacks and 15 tackles while appearing on just 278 defensive snaps, per PFF. According to Rapoport, the Jets have not engaged in trade talks for McDonald despite receiving calls, and “they have no plans to.” With a 2-7 record, the Jets should be sellers, but have maintained for over a week that they would prefer not to move many players, if any.