Eagles Star DE Breaks Silence on Trade Rumors — Sends Clear Message to Philly

Philadelphia, PA – July 13, 2025

The summer air in Philly always feels a little heavier after a season that ended in heartbreak. And when the Eagles fell short of their Super Bowl dreams, the speculation began — not just about schemes or coaching, but about the players who’ve defined this era. One name, quietly but consistently, found its way into the rumor mill: the silent warrior off the edge, No. 94.

For months, whispers of cap space moves and trade possibilities hung over the city. But when the Eagles took the field for minicamp this week, one man made sure there would be no more questions.

That man was Josh Sweat — and he didn’t hold back. “I’ve heard the talk. I’ve seen the rumors. But I’m not built to run. I’m built to fight. And I’m finishing this in Philly.”

It wasn’t a flashy announcement, but that’s never been Sweat’s way. Since being drafted by the Eagles in 2018, he’s never demanded attention — only earned it. With 42 career sacks and a Pro Bowl nod in 2023, Sweat has become the quiet cornerstone of a defense that feeds off physicality, discipline, and heart.

The 2024 season tested all of that. While the spotlight shined on Jalen Carter and Haason Reddick, it was Sweat who delivered in the clutch — racking up 9.5 sacks, forcing two fumbles, and earning a 84.5 PFF grade. But it wasn’t just his numbers — it was his presence. In a locker room full of loud voices and rising stars, Josh Sweat was the constant.

After months of speculation that the Eagles might move on to free up cap space, Sweat's current contract — signed through 2026 — now looks like one of the team’s smartest investments. And if you ask the rookies, especially edge prospect Jalyx Hunt, they’ll tell you the most valuable part of their offseason hasn’t come from a coach — it’s come from Sweat.

“He doesn’t say much,” one teammate told ESPN. “But when he talks, you listen. And when he plays, you follow.”

Eagles fans responded in full force. @FlyEagles94 tweeted: “He’s Philly through and through. Keep 94 in green forever.” Another fan wrote: “Josh Sweat plays like the city — tough, no excuses, no drama. Just domination.”

And maybe that’s what makes his message hit so hard. There’s no ego. No farewell tour. Just a simple promise from a man who’s poured everything into the midnight green.

“I came into this league with one leg and no guarantees,” Sweat said. “But Philly believed in me. And I’m not leaving until we finish what we started — together.”

Stay tuned to ESPN for more as Josh Sweat carves his legacy into the heart of Eagles Nation.