As the NFL's November 10 trade deadline approaches, Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat has emerged as a notable name in trade discussions. The Cardinals, sitting at 2-5 and last in the NFC West entering Week 8, are viewed as potential sellers after already trading wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. Sweat, 29, signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract with Arizona in 2025 but has no guaranteed salary after the 2026 season. He previously spent seven seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2021 and recording 2.5 sacks in the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory. In his first Cardinals season (2025), Sweat posted a career-high 12 sacks and 17 quarterback hits. Through seven games in 2026, he has two sacks, four quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss.
Potential Landing Spots
Dallas Cowboys: ESPN reports the Cowboys are among teams monitoring Sweat's availability. Dallas has been active in improving its defense, recently acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh. The Cowboys' defense enters Week 8 tied for third-most total yards allowed per game (373.7), second-most rushing yards allowed (145.7), last in opponent third-down conversion rate (52%), and 30th in takeaways (4). They are also tied for the fourth-fewest sacks in the league.
Green Bay Packers: Green Bay's interest is linked to defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who coached Sweat in Philadelphia and later joined him in Arizona as head coach. The Packers already feature edge rushers Lukas Van Ness and expect the return of star Micah Parsons. Green Bay ranks in the top-10 in sack rate (7.2%) but middle of the pack in pressure rate (36.1%).
Buffalo Bills: Buffalo, 5-1 atop the AFC East with quarterback Josh Allen leading the NFL in total touchdowns (17), seeks defensive reinforcement. The Bills' defense ranks 30th in points allowed per game (28.5), 27th on third down (45%), 31st in penalties per game (3.7), and last in points allowed per drive (2.76). Their pass rush sits 20th in pressure rate and 27th in sack rate, making a veteran like Sweat an attractive target for a playoff push.
