Josh Sweat - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Prepares to be activated Sweat (knee) could return from the active/PUP list as soon as this week, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Sweat has been on the active/PUP list since the beginning of training camp in late July. The star pass rusher seems to be close to playing shape and may put the finishing touches on his recovery any day now. Sweat played in all 17 regular-season games for the Cardinals last year, accumulating 30 tackles (20 solo), including 12.0 sacks, and forcing four fumbles.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Cardinals took a no-brainer trade stance on Josh Sweat The Arizona Cardinals made the right decision by holding onto Josh Sweat.

4 DAYS AGO • RAISINGZONA.COM

These Josh Sweat trade proposals from the Packers, Chiefs and Patriots would make Arizona reconsider Josh Sweat isn't on the market, until he's on the market. Here's what it will take to get the Cardinals to budge.

6 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

No trade intentions The Cardinals do not intend to trade Sweat, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rumors about Sweat's potential departure from the team were swiftly shut down by general manager Monti Ossenfort on Monday. Between the star defensive end's minor knee injury and the Cardinals' projected standing in the NFC West for 2026, many thought Sweat would be a prime trade candidate as the team tries to recoup some capital and build for a future window. It seems to have been determined that Sweat fits the team's ideal contention window and will remain with the franchise as they move into the rebuild.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Line should now be open for Falcons to call Cardinals about star edge rusher The Atlanta Falcons should at least call the Arizona Cardinals about trading for star edge rusher Josh Sweat after Jalon Walker tore his ACL...

AUGUST 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Cardinals expert just kept the Packers-Josh Sweat trade dream alive It appeared that the door had slammed shut on a potential Packers-Josh Sweat trade, but that might not be the case.

AUGUST 4 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Arizona Cardinals HC Has Three-Word Answer on Josh Sweat's Week 1 Status The Arizona Cardinals haven't seen Josh Sweat practice at all during camp.

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Jacoby Brissett Practices With Arizona Cardinals Despite Contract Uncertainty

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett participated in Thursday's workout after a quiet offseason due to contract uncertainty.

JULY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Jacoby Brissett Practices With Arizona Cardinals Despite Contract Uncertainty

LaFleur: No Concerns About Josh Sweat Cardinals linebacker has specific plan to prepare for season

JULY 24 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Knee injury not considered serious Sweat (knee), who was placed on the PUP list Thursday, isn't dealing with a serious injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Sweat's placement on the physically unable to perform list was a surprise given his participation in mandatory OTAs in early June, but coach Mike LaFleur described the transaction, along with the PUP placement of left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., as "really just maintenance." LaFleur also said that Sweat is "fired up" to be at training camp and is "in great spirits and feeling good." It sounds like Sweat should be a full-go by the beginning of the regular season, and he'll look to build upon the career-high 12.0 sacks he recorded across 17 games last year.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning camp on PUP list Sweat (undisclosed) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Sweat was a healthy participant in the mandatory part of the Cardinals' offseason activities. The premier pass rusher has seemingly picked up an injury between June's program and training camp. Sweat logged 12.0 sacks for the team during the 2025 campaign, a career high good for eighth in the entire league. If the 29-year-old has sustained a significant injury, it could impact opening day participation and production for the Cardinals' defensive line.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

New Josh Sweat trade idea makes too much sense for Cardinals A new Bleacher Report trade idea has the Arizona Cardinals trading Josh Sweat in a move they should consider.

JULY 15 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Seahawks' perfect trade partner might shockingly be in the NFC West Even though teams rarely trade players within their division, the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals should have a mutual interest in Jo...

JULY 13 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Super Bowl champion pass rusher unhappy in Arizona, and Jerry Jones should be paying close attention | Sporting News Cowboys could target Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat in a trade following his offseason minicamp absence and organizational frustra...

JULY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

New Bears beat reporter just sparked Josh Sweat trade buzz out of nowhere A new Chicago Bears beat reporter might have let a bit of trade chatter slip on the air when talking about a player who could help the team.

JULY 11 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

After Challenging Season, Outside Linebackers Are 'Clicking' In Jordan Burch's Eye Unit seeks production opposite of Josh Sweat

JULY 9 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Josh Sweat Returns To NFL Top 100 List Pass rusher lands at No. 78 via player voting

JULY 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Realistic Josh Sweat trade packages the Packers, Bears and Cowboys could offer If there's actually fire where fans see smoke in the desert, NFC contenders should line up quick.

JULY 4 • FANSIDED.COM

Indianapolis Colts should pursue Josh Sweat, but there's one catch As much as the Arizona Cardinals may not want to trade Josh Sweat right now, the Indianapolis Colts should keep an eye out for what happens...

JUNE 18 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Why Josh Sweat Didn't Practice Despite Reporting to Cardinals Minicamp The Arizona Cardinals saw their top pass rusher present, but not participating.

JUNE 10 • SI.COM

Cardinals Underground - Gang's All Here, McBride Greatness, And Obsession Minicamp is here, and so are all the players, and Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have lots to talk about. That includes the arr...

JUNE 10 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Jacoby Brissett, Josh Sweat Arrive At Cardinals Minicamp Quarterback, linebacker had missed voluntary work

JUNE 9 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett reports to Cardinals' mandatory camp, though future remains unclear

Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett was at the Arizona Cardinals’ practice on Tuesday, walking around wearing a black hooded sweatshirt in the hot desert sun

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Packers' Josh Sweat dreams go up in smoke once and for all Any remaining hopes of a Packers-Josh Sweat trade now appear to be over for good.

JUNE 8 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Back for mandatory minicamp Sweat was present for the Cardinals' mandatory minicamp Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Sweat chose not to participate in Arizona's voluntary OTAs, but he's now returned for mandatory minicamp. The veteran edge rusher impressed during his first season with the Cardinals, appearing in all 17 games and posting 30 total tackles, including a career-high 12.0 sacks, four forced fumbles and two passes defensed. He's expected to remain one of the NFL's top pass rushers ahead of the 2026 season.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Jacoby Brissett Practices With Arizona Cardinals Despite Contract Uncertainty

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett reports to Cardinals' mandatory camp, though future remains unclear