Josh Sweat landing spots: Ranking the 5 teams most likely to trade for Eagles DE
The 2024 NFL offseason is underway for Philadelphia, and after a 32-9 wild card loss to Tampa Bay, the focus will now shift to reshaping the roster to fit two new coordinators on both sides of the ball.
The 2024 cap is $255 million, and where things currently stand, Philadelphia is tenth in the NFL with over $40 million in cap space according to Over The Cap.
The Birds are set to have 19 pending free agents after re-signing Brandon Graham, and with another likely retool schedule on defense, the organization could conjure up a scheme for more flexibility.
Ian Rapoport is reporting that Philadelphia is taking trade calls on both pass rushers Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat.
2 thoughts-
1) This will open up a starting spot for Nolan Smith
2) This would make Philly a player for big pass rushing target in FAUnder Howie Roseman, the Eagles will always be stocked with pass rushers. It's in his team building DNA. https://t.co/88Eizh5v1f
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 9, 2024
Depending on who you ask, Sweat is either a building block for the future or a player Philadelphia could potentially move on from for salary cap purposes.
Sweat finished his sixth NFL season with 6.5 sacks (second-best on the Eagles) and 43 tackles in 17 regular-season games.
Sweat saw his role increase even more in the Eagles’ defensive end rotation this season, as his 71 percent snap share increased over his 56 percent mark from last season.
Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman might have questions about extending Sweat after his sack totals dropped from the 11.0 he logged in 2022.
Sweat had 5.5 sacks through nine games but didn’t manage another until Week 18.
With the new league year just days away, here are five potential Trade partners.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Sweat was drafted by Doug Pederson, and would be returning home after starting at Florida State.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers could lose Chase Young, and Javon Hargrave can vouch for Sweat’s ability to produce pressure off the edge.
Baltimore Ravens
Eric DeCosta just scored big after agreeing to a four-year, $98 million deal with Justin Madubuike.
Baltimore has David Ojabo returning from injury, and Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy both in free agency.
Houston Texans
Former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is now calling the shots in Houston, and adding Sweat to a defense that already features Defensive Rookie of the Year, Will Anderson Jr. would be lethal.
Arizona Cardinals
Sweat had his best season under Jonathan Gannon in 2022, and Arizona badly needs an edge rusher.
