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Winners and losers from NFL trade deadline: 49ers, Jaguars, Raiders on list

It wasn't the most dramatic deadline day, but some intriguing moves were still made while other key players stayed put.

And that's a wrap on trades until the offseason.

The 2026 NFL trade deadline came to a close at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, allowing teams one last chance to either stock up for the rest of the season or sell for draft assets.

As usual, some teams were more aggressive buyers than others, while others understood the need to rebuild sooner rather than later.

So, on a day where Kirk Cousins, Keenan Allen, Josh Downs and more moved, which teams and players will feel good after the deadline?

Let's break it all down with winners and losers:

WINNER: The No. 1 overall pick

Fernando Mendoza's time is now. The Las Vegas Raiders are giving the keys to their top overall rookie earlier than probably anticipated, but it comes off the heels of Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota. The QB-desperate Vikings sent a 2027 3rd-rounder to bring back the 38-year-old Cousins, an asset Las Vegas shouldn't pass up at this stage.

That means Mendoza will face a steep learning curve, as his first two starts will be against elite defenses in the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. It doesn't help that Las Vegas' offense is devoid of enough talent to simplify things. But you're either built for it or not. Mendoza's mentality will be tested.

LOSER: No real splash

Moves were made, but none were a true blockbuster. Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor stayed put despite the team's fire sale. The winless Los Angeles Chargers didn't budge with Khalil Mack. Geno Smith is still Garrett Wilson's QB1 in New York. Jacksonville will keep trying with Brian Thomas Jr., while the Derrick Henry buzz in Baltimore led to nothing.

For the time being, the Chicago Bears' trade for Jeffery Simmons is the marquee move, which happened prior to deadline day.

WINNER: 49ers get their receiver

One of the league's top offenses added another weapon for Brock Purdy. The San Francisco 49ers made another deal with Indianapolis, agreeing to bring in wideout Keenan Allen for a 2027 6th-rounder, shortly after reuniting with DeForest Buckner.

Allen, 34, isn't a drastic needle mover, but his impact may go under the radar. Despite some minor injuries, he was a trusted option for Daniel Jones. He now joins a WR room that includes Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Jordan Watkins, Demarcus Robinson and Brandin Cooks, among others. Age is the concern, but the players have the know-how as they desperately seek a ring.

Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling is due to return in December, which will aid the youth concerns.

LOSER: 0-8 Chargers don't budge

A winless team with Jim Harbaugh as head coach and Justin Herbert under center should be considering all options. It seems the Chargers were set on not doing anything to salvage an 0-8 start. They're not a good enough team right now to make a miraculous comeback, but they should've been more proactive in collecting assets for the future.

Linebacker Daiyan Henley, 26, was their only send-off, as he went to the Denver Broncos for a 2027 4th-rounder and 2028 5th-rounder. Yes, their only trade was to help a contending divisional rival. The veteran Mack seemed like an obvious trade candidate, but it didn't happen. The Chargers seem content to stay bad rather than bring in assets to prevent another season like this.

WINNER: Jaguars go all in

You can never blame a small-market team for pushing all the chips in, especially if they've never won a Super Bowl. Jacksonville went heavy in the days leading up to the deadline, acquiring safety Jessie Bates and defensive tackles Davon Godchaux and Jordan Davis.

The Jaguars will be down a 2027 first and second rounder -- among other future picks -- for this draft cycle, but it would be worth it should they end their drought. At 6-2, Jacksonville has a light schedule the rest of the way and should be in the AFC contending mix. These moves give them a better chance, but it'll rest on Trevor Lawrence's capability.

Dave Zangaro breaks down the trade that fell through between the Eagles and Bengals involving Arnold Ebiketie on Tuesday morning.

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