Eyeing trade out of New York
McDonald put in a request for the Jets to trade him ahead of Tuesday's deadline, Ian Rapoport and Rich Cimini of ESPN report.
The 2023 first-round pick racked up 18.5 sacks over the previous two seasons and has three on his ledger through nine games in 2026, but he's seen his playing time tail off with the arrival of No. 2 overall pick David Bailey and the addition of Kingsley Enagbare in free agency. Though McDonald is hopeful to land with a team that can present him with a clearer path to a full-time role, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that McDonald "is going to be here" once the deadline passes, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
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Adonai Mitchell
No catches in Week 9
Mitchell failed to reel in any of his seven targets during Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.
Kenyon Sadiq
Pops for 49 yards in loss
Sadiq caught all four of his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.
Omar Cooper Jr.
Eight catches in Wilson's absence
Cooper caught eight of 11 targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.
Geno Smith
No TDs in Week 9 loss
Smith completed 18 of 32 passes for 165 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed once for eight yards.
Braelon Allen
Cedes majority of work to Hall
Allen rushed eight times for 33 yards, caught both of his targets for 21 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.
Breece Hall
Gets 18 touches in return
Hall (quadriceps) rushed 15 times for 61 yards and caught three of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.
Breece Hall
Looks like Sunday starter
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Braelon Allen
Sharing backfield with Hall
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Adonai Mitchell
Another huge opportunity?
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