A Josh Sweat trade makes more sense with every Cardinals loss

The 1-4 Arizona Cardinals should embrace the rebuild by trading veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat.

By Reese Kunz · Raising Zona

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:38 PM

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Reese Kunz argues the Arizona Cardinals should trade pass rusher Josh Sweat following a 1-4 start.
Bleacher Report projected Sweat could yield a conditional 2027 fourth-round draft pick in a potential trade.
The writer identifies the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers as potential trade suitors for the veteran.

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Reese Kunz of Raising Zona argues that the Arizona Cardinals should consider trading veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat following their 1-4 start to the season. With the Cardinals on a four-game losing streak, Kunz suggests general manager Monti Ossenfort should pivot toward acquiring future assets.

The article highlights Bleacher Report's projection linking Sweat to teams like the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers for a potential conditional 2027 fourth-round draft pick. Kunz notes the 29-year-old does not align with Arizona's rebuilding timeline as the defense struggles significantly.

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