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Will McDonald IV requested a trade from the New York Jets right before Tuesday's deadline.
Aaron Glenn doesn't seem eager to comply.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Monday morning that McDonald told the team he wants to play elsewhere. The defensive lineman is reportedly disgruntled over his playing time after logging 24 snaps in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Shortly after the report, Glenn said he doesn't expect the team to trade McDonald after recently having a "really good conversation" with the 27-year-old.
"I just know we're in the business of keeping good players, so Will's going to be here," Glenn said, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.
The Jets fell to 2-7 with their fourth straight loss, fueling more speculation about whether they'll sell before the deadline. However, Glenn shot down any thoughts of a fire sale.
"Never say never, but right now I know we're going to stand pat," Glenn said. "Listen, we're in the business of keeping good players. That's how I see it … But you never know what's going to happen."
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The Jets drafted McDonald with the No. 15 pick in 2023, and he recorded 10.5 sacks in his second season before Glenn arrived. He tallied eight sacks last season, but he's started just two of nine games this year.
McDonald has still impacted the game as a pass rusher, notching six quarterback hits in the last five games and two on Sunday. Yet the 6-foot-4, 245-pounder has struggled to defend the run as part of a unit that has allowed 128 rushing yards per game.
Glenn seems convinced that McDonald and other key players will remain with the Jets beyond Tuesday's trade deadline. That could create an interesting dynamic ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
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