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

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Will Venable wins AL Manager of the Year after White Sox's historic turnaround

The Chicago White Sox were a pleasant surprise in 2026.

1 fired MLB manager bizarrely gets a Manager of the Year vote

The '2026 RBI leaders by MLB team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 10

Jets fans boo 'coward' Connor Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg

Jets fans mercilessly boo 'coward' Connor Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg

The relationship between Winnipeg fans and Hellebuyck is only growing more frigid. Don't expect it to improve anytime soon.

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

Jets HC's comments on Hellebuyck drama are telling: 'Gave up on us'

Matvei Michkov reportedly wants trade from Flyers for two reasons

Keith Tkachuk celebrates his children during emotional Hall of Fame speech

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / November 10

Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year award ... from a hospital bed

Pat Murphy wins historic third straight NL Manager of the Year award ... from a hospital bed

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has made history by winning an unprecedented third consecutive NL Manager of the Year award.

Reds' Sal Stewart proud of being available every game, winning NL Rookie of the Year

Consistency pays off for Tigers' Kevin McGonigle with Rookie of the Year honor

Top five most likely trade candidates during the MLB offseason

The 'Last WS-winning manager by team' quiz

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

Raiders 'never made one call on Kirk Cousins' before trade

Raiders 'never made one call on Kirk Cousins' before trading QB to Vikings

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek wasn't working the phones before trading quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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

Ranking the 5 biggest deals of 2026 NFL trade deadline

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

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 10

Kyle Busch posthumously wins Most Popular Driver award

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?

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

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

Two-minute drill: Patriots-Lions face off in Germany, divisional rematches, Kirk Cousins-Vikings reunion, and more

Week 9 in the NFL saw some of the top teams around the league flex their muscle with statement performances. With the trade deadline in the rearview, he is what to watch as we head into Week 10 and what stood out the most in the past week.

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

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

Ranking the 5 biggest deals of 2026 NFL trade deadline

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' 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

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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

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

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

Myles Garrett 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 Volunteers News / Yardbarker / November 10

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