The Dallas Cowboys are already making moves at the trade deadline, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter just dropped a bomb: they are a “team to watch” in the sweepstakes for Arizona Cardinals’ $76 million edge rusher Josh Sweat. This isn’t some quiet rumor, folks, Schefter is reporting there’s real interest, and Dallas is going to get a first-hand look at Sweat today when they host Arizona.
Dallas’ Desperate Defense and a Wide-Open NFC East
Dallas is absolutely expected to be a buyer at this year’s trade deadline, and why wouldn’t they be? The NFC East is wide-open right now, thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles’ collapse. It would be classic Jerry Jones to try swinging big at this year’s deadline. They’ve already pulled off a deal for Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it looks like Jones isn’t done yet. The Cowboys have a solid crew of edge rushers already, with names like Rashan Gary, Von Miller, James Houston, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and Malachi Lawrence holding it down. So why Sweat? Well, this Dallas defense has really struggled this year, and adding another high-end pass rusher to that group couldn’t hurt. If the Cowboys can get a few key players healthy and then add someone like Sweat, it would be a huge upgrade for that defensive line.
Who Is Josh Sweat and What’s the Catch?
So, who is this Josh Sweat guy? He’s a 29-year-old edge rusher, currently signed for the next couple of seasons with Arizona, and he comes with a hefty $76 million price tag. The dude helped the Eagles win a Super Bowl two years ago, so he’s no stranger to big games. Even though he’s only got a 2.0-sack start to the 2026 season through seven games, he’s still considered a good player. He’s a former Pro Bowler who has multiple double-digit sack seasons under his belt, including a 12-sack year with the Cardinals just last season in 2025. Imagine adding that kind of pass-rushing upside to Dallas’ front! The catch, though, is that the Cardinals will likely seek hefty compensation for Sweat. Plus, with the Cowboys’ limited draft capital, a trade might be tough to pull off. Still, Schefter says Dallas is the team to watch in Sweat’s trade market this fall.
What’s ahead for Dallas? They get an up-close look at Sweat today as they host Arizona. This isn’t just about adding another name; it’s about trying to fix a struggling defense and making a real push in a wide-open NFC East race. Keep your eyes peeled, folks, because the trade deadline action is heating up!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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