- May 21, 2026
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Linebacker Will McDonald has formally requested a trade from the Jets, with the deadline set for Tuesday afternoon.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that while teams have contacted the Jets about McDonald, the club has not engaged in trade discussions. The 2023 first-round pick has seen his role diminish significantly this season after starting for most of the past two years. He has played less than half of the team's defensive snaps in a rotational capacity.
McDonald carries a $14.475 cap hit in 2027 after the Jets exercised his fifth-year option. This season, he has recorded 16 tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. His career sack total stands at 24.5.
The Jets have resisted moving core offensive pieces Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson during their losing campaign, but McDonald appears eager for a fresh start elsewhere.
Mickey's Angle: McDonald's reduced snap count and first-round pedigree make him an intriguing target for contenders needing pass-rush help, but the Jets' reluctance to engage callers suggests they value his affordable long-term control.
Source: ProFootballTalk (also reported by ESPN) - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.