Overview
- Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that Green Bay never had conversations with the Arizona Cardinals about trading for Josh Sweat and called the reports false.
- Cardinals leadership has also pushed back on trade ideas, with GM Monti Ossenfort and multiple reporters saying Arizona does not plan to move Sweat right now.
- Sweat is under a four-year contract that runs through 2028 after a 12-sack season in 2025, giving Arizona financial and performance reasons to retain him.
- The rumor cycle was fueled by Sweat's history with Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, his recent activation from the PUP list and joint practices in Green Bay, plus Green Bay's limited edge depth with Micah Parsons starting the year on PUP.
- While Green Bay has closed this line of speculation, several outlets note that other teams could still call if Arizona falters before the trade deadline, and Sweat's status could change later in the season.