Packers: Why Josh Sweat Trade Can't Be Ruled Out
Summary
The Green Bay Packers might consider trading for Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Sweat, though no deal has been made yet. Packers’ new defensive coach Jonathan Gannon has worked with Sweat before, making him a logical target if the Packers want to improve their pass rush while waiting for injured player Micah Parsons to return.Key Facts
- Rumors say the Packers are interested in trading for Josh Sweat from the Cardinals.
- NFL insider Ian Rapoport stated Sweat is not currently being traded.
- Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer said the Packers might still consider trading for Sweat if needed.
- Jonathan Gannon, Packers’ new defensive coach, coached Sweat for four years in Arizona.
- Micah Parsons, the Packers’ key defender, is recovering from an ACL injury and may return by mid-October.
- Sweat had a career-high 12 sacks for the Cardinals last season.
- The Packers lost future first-round draft picks to the Dallas Cowboys in a trade for Parsons.
- The Packers need to balance adding players now with rebuilding their team through future draft picks.
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