Overview
- Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters Tuesday that Green Bay never spoke with Arizona about Josh Sweat and called the reports false, and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort has also said Arizona has no interest in trading him.
- Sweat is under a four-year deal through 2028 after a 12.0-sack 2025 season and was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of the start of the year, clearing him to play for Arizona.
- The speculation traces to Sweat’s past work with defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and to Green Bay’s temporary depth shortfall at edge rusher while Micah Parsons rehabs, which made the matchup seem logical to observers.
- Analysts caution that public denials are common NFL posture and that teams will likely keep calling Arizona; trade math would hinge on Sweat’s cap hit and draft compensation, with a mid-round pick or picks most likely.
- What to watch next: whether Arizona’s early-season record or any sign of player discontent shifts the club’s stance before the November trade deadline and draws serious offers from teams such as Chicago or Denver.