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Packers GM Denies Trade Talks for Josh Sweat

9/2/2026

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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst denied any trade talks with Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat.
Rumors emerged after joint practices in Green Bay and Sweat’s August PUP activation, citing former coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
Sweat signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract in March 2025, including a $10.88 million salary for 2026.
Gutekunst said he trusts the four active edge rushers and will not absorb Sweat’s $18.1 million future salaries.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s 130-day lockout began on March 11 2011 after the collective bargaining agreement expired, and ended when Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith signed a new 10-year CBA on July 25 2011. The deal raised the salary cap to $120.375 million, a figure that now forces Packers GM Brian Gutekunst to reject a trade for Cardinals pass-rusher Josh Sweat.

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Story summary

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst denied any trade talks with Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat.
Rumors emerged after joint practices in Green Bay and Sweat’s August PUP activation, citing former coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
Sweat signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract in March 2025, including a $10.88 million salary for 2026.
Gutekunst said he trusts the four active edge rushers and will not absorb Sweat’s $18.1 million future salaries.

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