4 winners and 5 losers of the NFL trade deadline: Vikings land their QB, Chargers stand pat, Bengals blunder, more

Here, we share four winners and five losers from the day's transactions, including the Vikings' move for a quarterback, a Colts weapon getting his trade wish and the league's worst team's curious deadline strategy.

Trading for Kirk Cousins may not have been Vikings' first choice for new QB

Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza to the fire at the worst time following Kirk Cousins trade

Chiefs finally land much-needed weapon for Patrick Mahomes with Josh Downs trade

Keenan Allen has been traded to an NFC contender

Bengals pull plug on Arnold Ebiketie trade to protect valuable 2027 draft pick

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

Features

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The Quiz of the Day

Kyle Busch posthumously wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver award

It's only fitting that Busch, like Dale Earnhardt in 2001, posthumously received the award.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / November 10

Will Braves live to regret their trade stance on Ronald Acuna Jr.?

It appears that one potential MLB offseason trade candidate will not be going anywhere.

New Astros GM Randy Flores talks manager search, possible lockout strategies

Yankees GM Brian Cashman discusses David Bednar situation, reveals 'biggest need'

Blue Jays reportedly interested in slugger Brandon Lowe in free agency

Tarik Skubal to meet with 'aggressive' Mets as ace has free-agency goal

Cardinals could reunite with World Series champion

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Ranking the 5 biggest deals of 2026 NFL trade deadline

The 2026 NFL trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, wrapping up one of the most hectic days of the league year.

Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza to the fire at the worst time following Kirk Cousins trade

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Bills upgrading secondary with trade for safety Amani Hooker

Can you name the top 15 passers in Minnesota Vikings history?

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Matvei Michkov reportedly wants trade from Flyers for two reasons

Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov is reportedly seeking a fresh start.

Keith Tkachuk celebrates his children during emotional Hall of Fame speech

Connor Hellebuyck on decision to leave Jets: 'Some things that happened to my family crossed the line'

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, Luke Goedeke share strong accusations after loss to Bears

Mayfield and Goedeke were not pleased with some antics they believe the Bears were engaging in.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shoulders blame after throwing two interceptions in loss to Bears

'SNF' takeaways: Bears walk off Buccaneers despite career-high four interceptions from QB Caleb Williams

Defiant Caleb Williams vows to 'keep rippin' it' after throwing four interceptions in Bears' win over Buccaneers

The 'Fewest completions in a win by team' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Tarik Skubal to meet with Mets as ace has free-agency goal

Tarik Skubal to meet with 'aggressive' Mets as ace has free-agency goal

The Mets have a meeting scheduled with the prize of this winter’s free-agent crop, two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.

1 contender has no plans to pursue Tarik Skubal

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

Cardinals could reunite with World Series champion

Top five most likely trade candidates during the MLB offseason

Day One in Las Vegas: MLB's lockout clock is louder than the hot stove

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / November 10

Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza to the fire at the worst time following Kirk Cousins trade

The Las Vegas Raiders are picking an interesting time to turn to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Trading for Kirk Cousins may not have been Vikings' first choice for new QB

Justin Jefferson raised eyebrows with his quote about Vikings’ QB situation

The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Vikings bring Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Cousins, 38, was originally with the Vikings from 2018 through the 2023 season.

Trading for Kirk Cousins may not have been Vikings' first choice for new QB

Raiders throwing Fernando Mendoza to the fire at the worst time following Kirk Cousins trade

Kevin O’Connell, Justin Jefferson address Vikings' rough QB situation after 'MNF' loss to Bills

'MNF' takeaways: Bills show Vikings who the real contenders are

The '3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Chiefs acquire Josh Downs from Colts after Jaguars hold onto Brian Thomas Jr.

By acquiring Downs, a Chiefs team that improved to 6-2 this past Sunday filled a need and picked up a 25-year-old who recorded 33 receptions for 354 yards and a single touchdown over the Colts' first nine games of the season.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes considered day-to-day after elbow-injury scare in win over Jets

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes avoids major injury after MRI on elbow

Chiefs shake off slow start to handle Jets

The 'Last 100-receiving-yard rookies' quiz

Entertainment

15 big-name celebrities who were once star athletes

'PTI' host Wilbon stepping back indefinitely because of health issues

'PTI' host Michael Wilbon stepping back indefinitely because of health issues

‘Pardon the Interruption’ has shaped modern sports media, for better or for worse

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Dolphins reportedly placing Malik Willis on IR with groin injury

Dolphins reportedly placing starting QB Malik Willis on IR with groin injury

It turns out that the most noteworthy move the Miami Dolphins made on Tuesday before the NFL trade deadline arrived at 4:00 p.m. ET had nothing to do with the club acquiring talent or future draft assets.

Report: Dolphins DT Zach Sieler (biceps) out for season

Jake Bates hits 4 field goals, Lions hold off Dolphins

The 'Fewest completions in a win by team' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 36 occasions. How many of the 36 can you name in five minutes?

Tennessee just gave college sports a blueprint for the future and the NCAA should embrace it

Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball has given the rest of the country a template for what the future of college athletics could look like. Instead of running in the other direction, the NCAA and the rest of its members should embrace it.

Early-season madness continues with Minnesota's stunning game-winner vs. Cincinnati

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 10

Pochettino's Man United links are compliment for USMNT, not a catastrophe

Mauricio Pochettino's Man United links are a compliment for the USMNT, not a catastrophe

Pochettino has fielded many calls during his two-year tenure with the USMNT.

USMNT watch: How are Americans faring around the globe?

The '2024-25 goal scoring leaders by English Premier League team' quiz

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The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

Isaac Bruce News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most 1,000-receiving-yard NFL seasons for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 10

ESPN nuked college football: 5 ways the sport is changing

ESPN nuked college football: Five ways the sport will never be the same again

The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams in 2027, gutting the very tradition that makes the sport special.

ESPN, CFP agree to $1.7B deal to expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey supports CFP expansion

The 24-team format could be a spectacular flop

Positives, negatives from 24-team CFP announcement

College football rankings: Predicting the CFP top 12 after Week 10

How the 24-team College Football Playoff would look in 2026

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Blockbuster Davis, Bates trades could put Jags over the top in loaded AFC

Blockbuster Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III trades could put Jaguars over the top in loaded AFC

The Jacksonville Jaguars are loading up for a playoff run.

Trade grades: Falcons agree to trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

Trade grades: Jaguars add Jordan Davis from Eagles for massive haul

Maxx Crosby expects to remain with Raiders through NFL trade deadline

Jets' Will McDonald IV reportedly wants to be moved before trade deadline

It 'would be a surprise' if Giants trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor

Patriots HC says loss to Packers won't change trade-deadline plans

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Reds' Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

The 2026 MLB season was full of breakout performances from young stars across the league.

Consistency pays off for McGonigle

Stewart proud of being available every game

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

3 questions facing the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason

Top 5 most likely trade candidates during the MLB offseason

Day 1 in Las Vegas: MLB's lockout clock is louder than the hot stove

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 9

Tipping off: LeBron's spoiled return, rampant tanking continues

The NBA season is in full swing, and trends are beginning to emerge as more games are played.

LeBron James after arrest at Los Angeles home: ‘My family is safe’

Bronny James loses his cool at a fan during Lakers-Pistons game

Lakers stars split scoring duties in back-to-back road wins

Mavericks' dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg looks unstoppable

Naz Reid helps Hornets end six-game losing streak

James Harden becoming an insurmountable problem for Cavaliers

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / November 9

Herbert shares strong support for McDaniel after Chargers fall to 0-8

Justin Herbert shares strong support for Mike McDaniel after Chargers fall to 0-8

Los Angeles fell to 0-8 on the season when it suffered a 44-22 loss to what had been a two-win Houston Texans (3-5) team on Sunday.

Herbert injury update offers Chargers glimmer of hope to win a game

Rams player issues an apology to Herbert

Chargers TE Charlie Kolar reacts to team's 37-drive TD drought

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes considered day-to-day after elbow-injury scare

Browns HC declines to confirm Deshaun Watson will start vs. Texans

Baker Mayfield, Luke Goedeke share strong accusations after loss to Bears

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 9

USMNT watch: How are Americans faring around the globe?

Here's what America's best players have accomplished advance of their USMNT return.

USMNT's Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic return for Nations League game

Mix of big names and young standouts highlight final USMNT roster

Last-gasp winners and all-time records: Stories from MLS Decision Day

CF Montreal put up for sale, door open for relocation

Premier League roundup: Biggest stories from Matchday 10

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10

'MNF' takeaways: Bills show Vikings who the real contenders are

The Buffalo Bills improved to 7-1 on Monday with a decisive 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game before the 2026 NFL trade deadline. Below, we share our instant reaction to the one-sided affair with one key takeaway, game MVP and more.

Josh Allen, James Cook reach the same milestone in Bills' 'MNF' win

Cardinals' Carson Beck in line for NFL debut amid Gardner Minshew injury

QB Josh Johnson's NFL tour continues on 15th NFL team

Colts reportedly tell Daniel Jones they won't trade him amid Vikings rumors

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 9

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Valkyries' Juste Jocyte wants out even after WNBA title win

The Golden State Valkyries’ championship high appears to be over for one player.

Natalie Nakase had players nearly losing it after Valkyries’ title parade

Angel Reese gets trolled at the Valkyries’ championship parade

Reese announces exciting news after move away from WNBA

Caitlin Clark shares offseason move away from Fever

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have broken up

Golf News / Yardbarker / November 9

Why are some athletes skipping the DP World Tour Championship?

The DP World Tour is coming to a close this upcoming Sunday with the final tournament of the season.

Open Championship returning to Carnoustie in 2029

Blades Brown, 19, takes Cabo playoff; youngest winner on tour since 1931

LIV Golf will liquidate, shut down efforts to reboot

Bryson DeChambeau on LIV Golf: 'I gave it everything I had’

Charlie Woods officially commits to Florida State with Tiger Woods on hand

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Keith Tkachuk celebrates his children during emotional Hall of Fame speech

Keith Tkachuk celebrated his three children and the rest of his family as the former NHLer gave his Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech in Toronto Monday night.

Tkachuk booed at Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Toronto

Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck at Jets deflates goalie's return

Connor McDavid's assist streak ends, but Oilers defeat Rangers

Flyers notch road win while adding to Canucks' misery

Former NHLer Bobby Sheehan dies at 77