Arizona Cardinals urged to trade Josh Sweat before season starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
With NFL training camps set to begin next month, speculation surrounds Josh Sweat's future with the Arizona Cardinals. ESPN’s Aaron Schatz suggests the Cardinals should trade Sweat, who posted 12 sacks last season, as the team heads into a likely non-competitive season. Although Sweat has connections to former coach Jonathan Gannon, who was fired in January, the Cardinals have reportedly no intention of trading him. The team lacks sack production outside of Sweat, and trading him could yield a valuable draft pick, but timing may be better at the trade deadline than now.
- •Josh Sweat recorded 12 sacks last season.
- •The Cardinals fired coach Jonathan Gannon in January.
- •Team plans may change as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Sweat is considered the Cardinals' best defensive player.
- •Early trade rumors reflect the team's uncertain season outlook.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals urged to trade Josh Sweat in final offseason move
"ESPN's Aaron Schatz suggests a final offseason move for all 32 NFL teams. His move for the Cardinals doesn't make sense.
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