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Cardinals can’t afford to keep Josh Sweat past the trade deadline

The Arizona Cardinals should embrace their rebuild by trading veteran linebacker Josh Sweat before the Nov. 10 deadline.

By Reese Kunz · Raising Zona

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:42 AM

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Reese Kunz argues the Arizona Cardinals should trade pass rusher Josh Sweat before the Nov. 10 deadline.
A team acquiring Sweat via permanent trade would owe him roughly $5 million for the rest of the season.
The Cardinals are reportedly seeking a high Day 2 draft pick in exchange for Sweat.

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Reese Kunz of Raising Zona argues that the Arizona Cardinals should trade veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat before the Nov. 10 trade deadline to aid their rebuild. Following a 2-5 start to the season, the writer asserts that Arizona must embrace selling assets for future draft capital, noting that rival teams and league executives view Sweat as an appealing trade target.

Any acquiring team would owe Sweat approximately $5 million for the remainder of the season, though long-term contract expectations remain a factor. PHNX Sports reports the Cardinals are seeking a high Day 2 draft pick, with ESPN listing Sweat as one of the top trade candidates on the market ahead of the deadline.

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