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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 14, 2026 09:40 AM ET

1-4 Cardinals weigh Josh Sweat trade ahead of deadline

Posted 12 sacks in 17 games last season

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What happened: Arizona sits at 1-4 with the November trade deadline approaching. The open question is whether the Cardinals should move edge rusher Josh Sweat to stockpile offseason resources.

Why it matters: Arizona holds few clear trade chips, making Sweat the central value debate and the return threshold the issue, from a second-rounder down to a third. The club told teams in September a Sweat deal was not planned, so renewed discussion reflects how fast 1-4 has changed the math.

By the numbers: Sweat: 30 tackles, 12 sacks in 17 games in 2025. Cardinals: 1-4 entering the deadline stretch.

What to watch: The November deadline sets the decision point, with the asking price and whether Arizona sells determining the next move.

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