Arizona Cardinals activate Josh Sweat, waive/injure Trey Benson
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals activated edge rusher Josh Sweat off the physically unable to perform list on August 24, 2026. This move signifies Sweat's potential return to the team's defense, addressing a key player absence. In a related transaction, running back Trey Benson was waived/injured, marking an unfortunate end to his tenure in Arizona after being a third-round pick in 2024. Further updates concerning the team’s roster decisions are anticipated.
- •Josh Sweat activated off physically unable to perform list.
- •Trey Benson waived/injured, ending his time with the Cardinals.
- •Benson was a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- •Sweat's return is significant for the Cardinals' defensive strategy.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat activated from PUP
- 1:44 AMESPN NFL — Cards' Sweat activated off PUP list, back practicing
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals activate Josh Sweat from active/PUP among several moves
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals activate edge rusher Josh Sweat from PUP list, boosting team's defense
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals' Josh Sweat activated, but Trey Benson waived/injured
"The Arizona Cardinals activated Josh Sweat from the physically unable to perform list on Monday in a sign that the talented edge rusher could be ready for the season opener on Sept. 13. First-year coach Mike LaFleur said Sweat had been dealing with a knee injury throughout preseason camp. The 29-year-old also was reportedly unhappy with the direction of the franchise after the Cardinals finished with a 3-14 record and fired coach Jonathan Gannon, who was close with the veteran.
"The Cardinals activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from the active/physically unable to perform list on Monday, the team announced.
"The Arizona Cardinals have activated edge rusher Josh Sweat off the physically unable to perform list.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:19 AMArizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat activated from PUP
Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat is finally practicing in the final week of the preseason.
- ESPN NFLAug 25, 2026, 1:44 AMCards' Sweat activated off PUP list, back practicing
Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat was activated off the physically unable to perform list Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:00 PMCardinals activate Josh Sweat from active/PUP among several moves
The Cardinals activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from the active/physically unable to perform list on Monday, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:57 PMCardinals activate edge rusher Josh Sweat from PUP list, boosting team's defense
The Arizona Cardinals activated Josh Sweat from the physically unable to perform list on Monday in a sign that the talented edge rusher could be ready for the season opener on Sept. 13. First-year coach Mike LaFleur said Sweat had been dealing with a knee injury throughout preseason camp. The 29-year-old also was reportedly unhappy with the direction of the franchise after the Cardinals finished with a 3-14 record and fired coach Jonathan Gannon, who was close with the veteran.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:41 PMArizona Cardinals' Josh Sweat activated, but Trey Benson waived/injured
The Arizona Cardinals have activated edge rusher Josh Sweat off the physically unable to perform list.
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