New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The 2025 NFL trade deadline proved very active with contending teams making aggressive moves to strengthen their rosters while struggling franchises sold off assets in preparation for the future. The deadline, set for Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00 PM ET, saw blockbuster deals, surprising swaps, and strategic maneuvers that could reshape the playoff picture for the remainder of the season.

The New York Jets traded two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks (2026 and 2027) and wide receiver Adonai AD Mitchell. The deal came just four months after the Jets made Gardner the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with a four-year, $120.4 million extension.

The ...