# Arizona Cardinals Josh Sweat trade speculation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-cardinals-josh-sweat-trade-speculation > Updated: 2026-08-27T13:50:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. The Arizona Cardinals have addressed speculation regarding the potential trade of outside linebacker Josh Sweat. General Manager Monti Ossenfort initially dismissed rumors, stating the team has “no interest in trading Josh” and intends to build around the player following his high-performance season. As the team approaches preseason roster cuts to reach a 53-player limit, trade speculation has intensified. While management and reporters have indicated Sweat is not for sale, some analysts suggest the front office's position could shift in light of recent roster movements and player evaluations. In their preseason finale, the Cardinals lost 42-38 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. While the offense showed movement under Mike LaFleur’s system—highlighted by a 41-yard touchdown pass from Gardner Minshew II to Simi Fehoko and 107 rushing yards from Evan Hull—the defense struggled, allowing Green Bay to score 18 points in the fourth quarter to erase an 11-point Arizona lead. The game served as a final evaluation period for both teams ahead of roster cuts, with discussions continuing regarding potential moves involving Josh Sweat and depth at quarterback and wide receiver. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Green Bay Packers defeat Arizona Cardinals 42-38 in preseason finale The Green Bay Packers rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 42-38 in their preseason finale, led by Kyle McCord’s four touchdown passes, as both teams prepare for final roster cuts. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-face-roster-cuts-and-trade-rumors ### 2026-08-10: Arizona Cardinals deny interest in trading Josh Sweat Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort denied trade rumors involving outside linebacker Josh Sweat, confirming the team has no interest in moving the player despite offseason inquiries. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-deny-interest-in-trading-josh-sweat --- Cite as: Arizona Cardinals Josh Sweat trade speculation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-cardinals-josh-sweat-trade-speculation