NFL insider confirms Josh Sweat not traded to Packers despite speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Josh Sweat will remain with the Arizona Cardinals as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport refuted trade rumors linking him to the Green Bay Packers. Speculation arose after Sweat missed recent OTAs and amid the Cardinals' challenging offseason following a disappointing 3-14 season. Despite a solid performance in 2025 with 12 sacks, the Cardinals are facing low expectations in 2026. Rapoport emphasized that Sweat is not being traded to the Packers or any other team.
- •Josh Sweat will stay with the Arizona Cardinals for now.
- •NFL insider Ian Rapoport denied trade rumors to the Packers.
- •Sweat had a career-high 12 sacks in the 2025 season.
- •The Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon after a 3-14 season.
- •Expectations are low for the Cardinals in the 2026 season.
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