Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat is stuck on the active/physically unable to perform list right now, sidelined by a knee issue. Yet somehow, despite his star pass rusher dealing with an injury and the season creeping closer, head coach Mike LaFleur is playing it totally cool.
LaFleur’s Big Claim About Sweat’s Sept. 13 Status
Seriously, LaFleur went on record this week saying, “Whether you believe me or not, I’m not worried about him for Sept. 13, at all.” The dude said "at all"! Sept. 13 is when the Cardinals kick off their regular season against the Chargers. So, a key player is on PUP, and the coach is telling us not to worry? This isn’t the first time LaFleur has used a similar line when talking about Sweat’s health, or even his rumored unhappiness with his contract.
Trade Talk, Contract Drama, and Monster Production
Let’s not forget, Sweat was a hot topic in trade rumors over the offseason. Contract situations and injuries together? That’s a rough combo, usually. Especially when you consider how huge Sweat was for them last year, his first with the Cardinals. He racked up a career-high 12.0 sacks, added 13 tackles for loss, and got 17 QB hits. That’s elite production they need on the field.
So, the question remains: is LaFleur really not worried, or is this just coach-speak? We’ll find out on September 13th when the Cardinals face the Chargers and see if Sweat actually suits up.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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