The Arizona Cardinals have already pulled off one trade, but the biggest move might still be coming for outside linebacker Josh Sweat as the NFL trade deadline looms. Rumors surrounding Sweat have been bubbling since the offseason, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler just reported that rival teams fully expect the Cardinals to move him.
Is a Deal Actually Happening?
Fowler puts the odds of a Sweat trade at about 40%, which is way higher than simple chatter. His sources are pointing at a few teams to watch: the Dallas Cowboys, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Chicago Bears. Now, the Bears just picked up defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, so it is super unlikely they are still in the running. And the Cardinals sending their best edge rusher to a division rival like the 49ers? That seems like a total non-starter.
Why the Cowboys Make So Much Sense
This leaves the Dallas Cowboys as the team that “makes the most sense,” according to the scuttlebutt. How wild is that? The Cardinals actually play the Cowboys this weekend, making this rumor even spicier. Sweat, who logged a career-high 12 sacks in 2025, only has two so far this season. He is also reportedly looking for a new contract, despite being in just the second year of his four-year, $76.4 million deal. That contract situation probably has a lot to do with why the Cardinals are reportedly open to moving him.
The NFL trade deadline hits fast on Tuesday, November 10. The Cardinals have already made one move, and with the Josh Sweat situation heating up, all eyes are on Arizona to see if they make another major splash before time runs out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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