GB Josh Sweat
NFL edge rusher. Position: EDGE. Team: Arizona Cardinals (as of Jun 11, 2026).
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE Rusher
- Team: Arizona Cardinals
- Contract: 4-year, $76.4M deal signed with Arizona (Mar 2025)
- Drafted: 2018, Round 4, Philadelphia Eagles
2026 Outlook
At 29 years old, Sweat recorded 12 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 17 games for the Cardinals in 2025, establishing himself as a productive veteran edge presence. However, his tenure in Arizona faces uncertainty after the team fired head coach Jonathan Gannon in January 2026—Gannon was the primary architect of Sweat's signing and the two shared offensive success during their prior partnership. Trade rumors persist as of June 2026 with reports suggesting Philadelphia (his original team) and potentially other contenders could pursue him. New Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur stated Sweat is in good health and hasn't been sidelined by injury, only unavailable during earlier offseason phases. The Cardinals made no outside linebacker additions through the draft, suggesting the team values retaining Sweat despite the coaching change (per NFL GM Believes Josh Sweat Trade Rumors Aren't Done).
Role / Depth Chart
Primary pass rusher in Arizona. Status uncertain pending potential trades.
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