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4 Josh Sweat Trade Landing Spots After Pro Bowler’s OTA Absence
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While there are still several intriguing free agent pass-rushers, such as Joey Bosa , Jadeveon Clowney , Von Miller , and more, suddenly, an elite sack artist may be available on the trade market. No, it's not Maxx Crosby again. This time, it's Josh Sweat .
Coming off a career year in which he recorded 12 sacks, Sweat is reportedly unhappy with the Arizona Cardinals . According to Jordan Schultz , the Cardinals have begun getting trade calls regarding Sweat's availability.
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Set for a rebuilding season, the Cardinals may very well receive an offer too good to refuse for the 29-year-old. Below, we dive into four teams that could make sense for the Pro Bowl Super Bowl champion.
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Green Bay Packers
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Josh Sweat has played for new Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator, Jonathan Gannon, in Philadelphia and Arizona. He won a Super Bowl and became a Pro Bowler with the Eagles, and then signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract to follow Gannon to the Cardinals after the 2024 season ended. But now that Gannon has been let go in Arizona, Sweat has become unhappy. It's possible he has his eyes on following Gannon to Green Bay .
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Chicago Bears
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Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Bears were a popular choice to strengthen their pass-rush after having the 11th-fewest sacks in 2025. Yet, the Bears didn't sign any free agent edge rushers, trade for any, or draft any either. Yet, the Bears have still shown a recent interest in signing another pass-rusher . So why not trade for a proven option to form a dynamic duo in tandem with Montez Sweat , who recorded 10 sacks last season?
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Dallas Cowboys
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The Dallas Cowboys are still hunting for an impact edge rusher who can help fans move on from the Micah Parsons trade. While the All-Pro cannot be replaced by one man, trading for a proven Pro Bowler would provide an immediate boost while buying more time for the likes of first-round rookie Malachi Lawrence and 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku.
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Defensive tackle Chris Jones led the Kansas City Chiefs with seven sacks last season. Second-round pick R Mason Thomas can eventually provide a boost, but it may not happen for the rookie right away. Yet, the Chiefs feel like they're ready to compete for a Super Bowl now, and Sweat has been there, done that; he'll help the Chiefs immediately.
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