NFL Trade Rumor: Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears emerge as top landing spots for $76 million Arizona Cardinals star

The Arizona Cardinals’ star player Josh Sweat has been skipping OTAs and has continued to have his name involved in trade rumors. Amid all the mess, the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs have emerged as potential landing spots for the star player.While several teams have been linked to him in the last few weeks, as per NFL insiders, the Chicago Bears, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers have been rumored to be eyeing Josh Sweat.A few days ago, as per Sportsnaut’s Andrew Buller-Russ’ recent report, “Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Bears were a popular choice to strengthen their pass-rush after having the 11th-fewest sacks in 2025. Yet, the Bears didn’t sign any free agent edge rushers, trade for any, or draft any either. Yet, the Bears have still shown a recent interest in signing another pass-rusher. So why not trade for a proven option to form a dynamic duo in tandem with Montez Sweat, who recorded 10 sacks last season?”Sportsnaut’s Andrew Buller-Russ added, “Defensive tackle Chris Jones led the Kansas City Chiefs with seven sacks last season. Second-round pick R Mason Thomas can eventually provide a boost, but it may not happen for the rookie right away. Yet, the Chiefs feel like they’re ready to compete for a Super Bowl now, and Sweat has been there, done that; he’ll help the Chiefs immediately.”If the Arizona Cardinals trade Josh Sweat, the team acquiring him would pay $10.88 million for the upcoming season.The Arizona Cardinals would end up saving $10.9 million in cap space but take a $5.5 million dead money hit this year and $16.5 million next year. For the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Sweat’s $10,88 million salary would fit in their budget and turn him into an explosive sack threat opposite George Karlaftis.For the Chicago Bears, Josh Sweat is an affordable and reliable addition to the team. The team would gain a dominant defensive end to pair with star pass rusher Montez Sweat, completely transforming their defensive line for the upcoming seasons.