The Arizona Cardinals just dropped a bombshell, putting four players on their physically unable to perform (PUP) list on the very first day of training camp. This isn’t just a minor setback for their NFC West rivals, it immediately complicates things for a team looking to make some noise.
PUP List Surprises and Immediate Impact
The NFL’s daily transaction report confirmed that left tackle Paris Johnson, linebacker Josh Sweat, cornerback Garrett Williams, and tight end Tip Reiman are all on the PUP list. What does that mean right now? None of these guys can hit the practice field. While they still count against the 90-man roster, and the team *can* activate them at any point, not having four key players practicing from day one is a tough pill to swallow. Johnson, a starting tackle, and Sweat, a prominent linebacker, are particularly big losses for any early camp momentum.
The Josh Sweat Situation Just Got Wilder
Frankly, the Josh Sweat news feels like a bigger deal than just a PUP designation. This dude was already the subject of trade chatter throughout the offseason, and he even skipped the voluntary portion of the team’s work. He showed up for mandatory minicamp, sure, but didn’t actually do any on-field drills. Now, hitting the PUP list? It just adds fuel to that trade fire and raises a huge question mark about his future in Arizona. Are they really planning to keep him, or is this just another step toward moving him?
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur is slated to speak with reporters on Thursday afternoon. You can bet every single question will be about the outlook for Sweat and the other guys on the PUP list. This is just the start of training camp, and things in Arizona are already looking messy.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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