exclusive details New York Jets Inside what led to Will McDonald’s trade request — and the offer Jets turned down By Brian Costello Published Nov. 9, 2026, 4:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Make New York Post a Preferred Source Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) watches the ball as Jets edge rusher Will McDonald IV (9) defends on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect The Jets are dealing with an unhappy player who wants out with the trade deadline approaching.
Edge rusher Will McDonald has requested a trade, a source confirmed Monday. The Jets have rebuffed teams who have inquired about trading for McDonald but may have to reconsider that stance now. The NFL trading deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m.
McDonald, a 2023 first-round pick, has become increasingly frustrated with his reduced role this season, according to a source. McDonald has spoken to his coaches about it but it has not changed. He has started two games this season and has played less than 40 percent of the defensive snaps in three games this year, including Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs. He has played 46 percent of the defensive snaps this year, down from 66 percent last year.
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Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that the Jets won’t trade McDonald.
