What happened: Trade calls surfaced this spring before the club rejected a deal. Sweat remains under the four-year contract he signed in 2025.
Why it matters: Keeping him preserves the defense's top returning pass-rush production entering the 2026 season. His compensation for this year is guaranteed, while no guarantees remain beyond 2026.
By the numbers: Sweat recorded 12 sacks in 2025. His four-year contract is worth $76.4 million.
What to watch: Watch whether the club maintains its position through the trade deadline and how Sweat is used during the preseason.