Just Days After Trading Away Jarran Reed, Seattle Seahawks Complete Blockbuster Deal, Reaching Agreement to Acquire Super Bowl Champion with 55 Sacks, Ready to Join Forces with Leonard Williams

Seattle, WA – In a major move to reinforce their defense, the Seattle Seahawks have completed a blockbuster trade, reaching an agreement to acquire Josh Sweat, the Super Bowl champion edge rusher with 55 career sacks. This comes just days after the Seahawks traded away Jarran Reed, leaving a significant void in their pass rush. With Sweat now on board, the Seahawks have made a clear statement about their intentions for the 2026 season—strengthening their defensive front to make another Super Bowl push.

Sweat, a standout player for the Philadelphia Eagles, was instrumental in their Super Bowl LVII victory and has been one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the NFL. His ability to generate pressure, disrupt quarterbacks, and create game-changing plays made him one of the top targets in the offseason. The Seahawks, seeing an opportunity to bolster their defense, have secured Sweat’s services in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick and a three-year, $45 million contract.

With 55 sacks over his career, Sweat is poised to form a fearsome duo with Leonard Williams, who remains one of the top defensive linemen in the league. Sweat’s addition to the pass rush will take pressure off Williams and allow him to focus on collapsing the pocket from the inside. Together, they could become one of the most dominant defensive pairs in the NFL.

“I’m excited to be joining the Seahawks, and I can’t wait to team up with Leonard,” Sweat said after the signing. “This is a fresh start for me, and I’m ready to bring the same energy and passion that helped the Eagles win a Super Bowl. The opportunity to play alongside a talent like Leonard Williams is something I’m really looking forward to.”

The Seahawks’ defense, already formidable with players like Jamal Adams and Bobby Wagner, just got even stronger with the addition of Sweat. His versatility, leadership, and pass-rushing prowess will make him a cornerstone of Seattle’s defense as they gear up for a championship run.

Trading Jarran Reed earlier in the offseason opened up the space for the Seahawks to pursue a move like this, and Sweat is exactly the kind of player they need to keep pace in the NFC West. With the added pressure from Sweat on the edge and Williams in the middle, the Seahawks are shaping up to have one of the most dangerous defenses in the league.

As the 2026 season draws near, Seattle fans are already buzzing about the potential of the newly formed defensive line, and the Seahawks are looking to make a deep playoff run with their revamped roster.