Packers GM rejects Josh Sweat trade talk as fabricated

Sweat is in Year 2 of a four-year, $76 million deal.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 51 min read

What happened: Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that nobody in Green Bay's organization had held a conversation about a deal involving Sweat. He described the speculation as coming “out of thin air.”

Why it matters: The clarification removes one rumored route for Green Bay to add pass-rush help entering Week 1. Trade talk had lingered after Gutekunst's denial earlier in the week.

By the numbers: Sweat recorded 12 sacks in 17 starts in 2025. He is entering the second season of a four-year, $76 million contract.

What to watch: Green Bay's Week 1 roster will clarify how it plans to allocate its edge-rushing snaps.

Sources

profootballrumors.com 2026-09-05T19:07:34.432006+00:00

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