Jets' Aaron Glenn Shuts Down Will McDonald's Trade Request with Six-Word Response
- On Monday, New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV requested a trade from the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, citing frustration with his limited usage.
- McDonald has played only 46% of the Jets' defensive snaps this season, a sharp decline after the team added edge rushers David Bailey, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare in the offseason.
- Despite posting 18.5 sacks over 2024-25, McDonald has recorded just three sacks this season while remaining under contract for $13.8 million next year.
- Jets coach Aaron Glenn rejected the trade request on Monday, stating, "Never say never, but right now I know we're going to stand pat." The team has no plans to engage in trade talks.
- With the NFL trade deadline arriving Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, McDonald's status remains uncertain; pundits previously linked him to the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Jets react to Will McDonald's trade request
New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV wants to be traded, but it does not sound like the organization is set to grant his request. McDonald has requested a trade from the Jets over a lack of playing time, according to multiple reports. Jets coach Aaron Glenn, however, has made it clear that the …
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