Glenn says Jets will stand pat for now at the trade deadline despite McDonald's desire to be dealt

Aaron Glenn is expecting the struggling New York Jets' roster to look much the same after the NFL's trade deadline as it does today.

No headline-making moves like a year ago, even with the Jets sitting at 2-7, on a four-game skid and inching closer to missing the playoffs for the 16th straight year.

“Well, never say never, but right now, I know we’re going to stand pat,” the embattled coach said Monday. “We’re in the business of keeping good players and that’s how I see it.”

That's even after edge rusher Will McDonald IV requested a trade amid frustration over a diminished role in the Jets' defense under Glenn. The 16th pick in the 2023 NFL draft — by the team's previous regime — has just three sacks this season and has become more of a situational player than a regular contributor.

McDonald, who had a career-high 10 1/2 sacks in 2024, is a speedy and athletic player at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds but is considered a bit undersized on a defensive line that favors bigger, powerful edge rushers such as rookie David Bailey and veterans Kingsley Enagbare and Joseph Ossai. Still, Glenn insists there's a role for McDonald in New York.

“Will’s going to be here,” Glenn said, adding that he and McDonald have a good relationship and had “a really good conversation” last week. “He’s a good player and I still believe that, and we’re going to continue to try to put him in position to go make plays for us.”

Last year, general manager Darren Mougey made the stunning deadline trades of star cornerback Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to Dallas, acquiring three first-round picks, a second-rounder and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell as part of the haul.

“Never say never because you never know what’s going to happen,” Glenn said. "So, me and Mouge continue to talk about these things and we’ll see how it goes.”

New York did make a move a day ahead of the deadline, which is Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST, sending backup safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 draft.

Cisco, a starter last year in his first season with the Jets, played no snaps on defense Sunday as Malachi Moore took over as the third safety. Cisco re-signed with New York on a one-year, $2.5 million deal in the offseason.

One major thing that could change for the Jets is how Glenn operates on game days.

He took over defensive play-calling duties this season, with coordinator Brian Duker helping him oversee the unit. Glenn recently acknowledged the difficulty in balancing being in charge of the entire team while also running the defense.

The Jets have struggled on defense the past few games, with the unit's inability to get off the field in crucial situations costing New York some potential victories.

“Listen, we have not played really good defense the last couple of weeks and I am very aware of that,” Glenn said while also pointing out that the unit has had some good moments earlier in the season.

But Glenn seemed to be open to possibly switching things up.

“I'm looking at everything and I'm looking at ways for us to improve,” he said. "And whatever that is for us to get better, you can best believe I'll make those changes. I think I've done that throughout my career to be able to do that, is I'm not afraid to make a change.

“I'm not saying that is going to be the change, but I'm looking at everything.”

Mougey's phone. While the Jets might not actively be shopping players, playoff contenders surely will be calling the GM trying to gauge interest. Judging from Glenn's comments, it would appear stars such as wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall are staying put. But McDonald and little-used cornerback Nahshon Wright could be among those attractive to other teams.

Finishing drives. The Jets got to the Chiefs 4 on their opening possession before settling for a field goal. They also kicked field goals on their next two drives but needed touchdowns to try to hang with the Patrick Mahomes-led offense. New York ran 32 plays in Kansas City territory on Sunday, including 25 in the first half, and couldn't get into the end zone.

Edge rusher David Bailey. The rookie first-rounder is already one of the Jets' top players, but he offered another reminder with a terrific performance at Kansas City after missing a week because of a groin injury. Bailey had two sacks, giving him 7 1/2 this season, and six quarterback pressures, along with nine tackles and two forced fumbles.

Mitchell. A week after a breakout performance during which he caught seven passes for a career-high 142 yards and touchdown, Mitchell was held without a catch — and had two drops — on seven targets.

Glenn reported no new injuries from the game. Wilson sat against the Chiefs because of a concussion.

4 — After having some success with Hall and Braelon Allen, who combined for 87 yards on 19 carries in the first half, the Jets had just four running plays for 7 yards in the second half. In his first game after missing five with a quadriceps injury, Hall had 61 yards on 15 attempts.

The focus turns to an AFC East opponent when the Jets face the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday. They'll be looking to prevent their first five-game losing streak since they dropped the final five games of last season.

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New York Jets running back Breece Hall runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams (20) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles as he is hit by New York Jets linebacker David Bailey during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) celebrates after a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — World leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday kicked off talks in Turkey on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures and deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond, and played a role in disasters such as the devastating floods in Nepal.

This U.N. climate summit — called the Conference of the Parties, or COP31 — comes as the war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, hiking global prices of gasoline, oil and products made with them, such as fertilizers and pesticides. The disruption has pushed governments to rethink energy policies and increased investment in renewable energy sources like wind and solar.

“For too many people, climate change is deadly,” U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell said on Monday. “At this COP, nations face a choice: electric or shock. Rewire the global economy for the electric age. Or accept ongoing fossil fuel cost pain for families, firms and governments.”

"The climate crisis is now a global health crisis of pandemic proportions," he said.

Earlier, Stiell also said that agreeing on practical solutions, such as reducing methane emissions, can be “planetary icepacks” that can help reduce global heating. Methane stays in the atmosphere for a shorter time but warms the planet much faster than other planet-heating gases. Using renewable-powered electricity instead of oil, gas and coal can also help reduce global warming.

Delegates, meeting in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, will come under pressure to develop new pledges for climate action while implementing previous promises. The stakes are high: Climate scientists say global warming is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the preindustrial levels of the early 1800s.

Limiting temperature rise to that threshold was a goal established during the 2015 Paris Agreement. Since then, it's been a focus of international climate negotiations.

The fact that the goal is no longer realistic underscores how difficult it's been for the world to cut greenhouse gas emissions, which are released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal are burned, leading to climate change.

“This is the first COP where it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the world will overshoot the 1.5-degree target,” said Turkish Environment Minister Murat Kurum. “We will not look away, and we will not lower our ambition.”

Kurum, the COP31 president, has said that rather than establishing new targets, he wants the summit to focus on turning previous climate commitments into action.

He has announced an “Action Agenda” that includes reducing methane emissions and building climate-resilient cities. There is also the aim of increasing the use of electricity — preferably from renewable energy such as solar and wind — from 21% to 35% by 2035, to reduce greenhouse emissions.

“Success begins when our decisions reach that last mile,” said Kurum. “If we are to share a future, we must share the responsibility for it.”

Long lines formed outside the registration center on the opening day of the summit, forcing organizers to urge attendees “without essential business” to postpone collecting their accreditation badges until Tuesday.

An estimated 68,500 people are registered to attend the two-week event and nearly 25,000 people will help ensure the conference goes smoothly.

Delegates are also expected to discuss at the Nov. 9-20 summit how to help poorer countries pay to adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather events, both tied to climate change, and transition away from fossil fuels.

Even as leaders delivered speeches talking about ambition and implementation, negotiators from nearly 200 countries were already wrangling in the backrooms about disagreements over funds for climate adaptation and recovery from climate disasters and other long-pending bottlenecks.

“Countries that did the least to cause this crisis shouldn’t have to borrow their way through it,” said Meena Raman from the Malaysia-based climate advocacy group Third World Network.

At the center of the disagreements are developing countries, which seek more discussions on financing for the goals agreed on at the 2015 Paris climate talks.

“After years of disappointment, developing countries want to know clearly how rich countries plan to provide the funds needed to tackle climate change,” said Iskander Erzini Vernoit, a veteran of many climate talks and adviser to African negotiators at this year’s talks.

“Agenda proposals from the 54-country African Group were backed by many developing countries but contested by rich countries from the European Union and Canada,” he said.

The last two summits, COP30 in Brazil and COP29 in Azerbaijan, came under criticism for ending with little agreement on how to reduce greenhouse emissions. The final texts of those conferences didn't even mention fuels. At COP28 in Dubai, delegates had agreed to transition away from fossil fuels.

The United States — the world’s second-largest polluter after China — is again absent from the summit.

During his first term, and again when he took office for a second time in January 2025, President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from climate negotiations.

“No single COP is a silver bullet that can stop climate change overnight,” said Stiell, the climate chief. “But every recent COP has made essential progress. COP31 in Antalya will, too.”

In a change from previous summits, Turkey and Australia are jointly holding this summit after the two jostled over which would be the host. As a compromise, Turkey is the official host while Australia is leading the negotiations. Both countries have come under criticism for their strong reliance on coal.

Arasu reported from Bengaluru, India.

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André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 president, back center, and Ana Toni, COP30 CEO, right, pose as they attend the Fossil of the Day at the COP31 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

COP31 President Murat Kurum speaks to attendees at the COP31 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

An attendee poses outside the venue for the COP31 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

A crowd of people wait to get into the venue for the COP31 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

People wait in line near a sign for the COP31 U.N. Climate Summit, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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