Packers address trade rumors surrounding Josh Sweat ahead of final preseason week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
As the final week of preseason approaches, trade rumors concerning Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Sweat have intensified, particularly with Green Bay Packers showing interest. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort stated weeks ago that the team is not trading Sweat. Insider Adam Schefter echoed this, noting that teams have called about Sweat but have been told he is not available. There is speculation that the Cardinals may reconsider their stance if a more appealing offer emerges, especially with the 53-man roster deadline looming. The Packers will need to finalize their roster before making any specific trade proposals.
- •Josh Sweat trade rumors heat up before final preseason week.
- •Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort insists team is not trading Sweat.
- •Teams have reached out but were told Sweat is not available.
- •Arizona may wait for a better trade offer as roster cuts approach.
- •Green Bay needs to finalize their roster to make a trade offer.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Delivered Cold Reality Check Over Josh Sweat Trade Rumors
"The Josh Sweat trade rumors have been hotter than any Cardinals–Packers pregame chatter this final week of preseason. Both front offices arrived early at Lambeau, and Sweat’s public friction with GM Monti Ossenfort says everything you need to know.However, Ossenfort made a clear statement about their stance on Sweat weeks ago.“There’s always a lot of […] The post Packers Delivered Cold Reality Check Over Josh Sweat Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
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