As the NFL approaches the Nov. 10 trade deadline, names of players who could be on the move are starting to percolate. That includes Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat, who ESPN reports is garnering trade interest across the league. At 2-5 coming into Week 8 and sitting in last place in the NFC West, Arizona is eyed as a potential seller at the deadline.
Already, the team traded former first-round wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans, and it's possible that Sweat could be the next veteran who is shipped out of town for future draft capital. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract with the Cardinals back in 2025 during free agency. While he is signed through 2028, Sweat has no guaranteed salary after the 2026 campaign, per Over The Cap.
Before inking that deal with Arizona, Sweat spent the first seven years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, who drafted him in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Florida State. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2021 and helped Philly win Super Bowl LIX during his final season with the franchise. In that championship win over Kansas City, Sweat tallied 2.5 sacks.
During his first season with Arizona in 2025, Sweat recorded a career-high 12 sacks to go along with 17 quarterback hits. Through seven games played this season, the veteran has two sacks, four quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss. Sweat's future with the Cardinals had been murky even before this looming trade deadline.
He reportedly asked for a trade in the aftermath of head coach Jonathan Gannon -- who coached him as the defensive coordinator in Philadelphia -- being fired last offseason. However, the front office denied the request at the time. Has that sentiment from the organization changed now that they're circling a last-place finish in 2026?
Teams are apparently inquiring about that possibility by seeing if the pass rusher is available. Alongside ESPN's report noting interest in Sweat, there was a note that the Cowboys are among the teams to watch in this race. Jerry Jones has been extremely active over the last calendar year as he tries to improve his defense, most recently striking a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for corner Joey Porter Jr.
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