ESPN Names Cardinals Player Who Could Be on the Move Before NFL Trade Deadline

The Arizona Cardinals could move Josh Sweat before the NFL trade deadline as the franchise weighs its direction. The veteran edge rusher has attracted interest from several teams, with the Dallas Cowboys emerging as a potential fit.Arizona entered the deadline period with a 3-5 record and limited prospects of reaching the playoffs, increasing the possibility of dealing established players for future assets. The front office has already shown a willingness to reshape the roster, including its recent trade of quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens. Moving another veteran could help the organization collect draft capital as it continues planning for the future.Jun 9, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals 2025-2026 outside linebacker Josh Sweat (10) during minicamp at Arizona Cardinals Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn ImagesSweat ranks among the most prominent players available, with ESPN identifying him as a leading trade candidate and estimating a 40% chance he will be dealt. The 29-year-old is coming off a career-best 12-sack season, but his production has been lower this year. Through eight games, he has recorded three sacks and 15 quarterback pressures, numbers that could influence the asking price.The Dallas Cowboys are considered a logical destination because they need more impact from their pass rush. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers have also been identified as possible fits, giving the market several potential buyers. A contender seeking help off the edge could view the veteran as an immediate reinforcement, particularly given his previous success as a disruptive pass rusher.ESPN Reveals Arizona Cardinals’ Josh Sweat Could Be Traded Before NFL DeadlineDec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesSweat has been projected to be traded by Arizona before the deadline. This is detailed more in an analysis by Jeremy Fowler for ESPN.Who could be on the move? Edge Josh Sweat. The Cardinals have received trade interest on Sweat, who would be a natural fit in Dallas. Word is he wants a new deal, which could be a hurdle. Safety Budda Baker and quarterback Jacoby Brissett are also names to watch. (Update: Brissett was traded to the Ravens on Wednesday.)Sweat’s contract situation, however, could complicate negotiations. He signed a four-year deal worth approximately $76.4 million in 2025, but the remaining years are not guaranteed. He reportedly wants a new agreement, meaning an acquiring team would have to consider both the trade compensation and the possibility of extending him. That financial uncertainty may limit the number of serious offers.The organization must decide whether keeping an experienced defender in Sweat is more valuable than securing additional draft picks for its rebuild. A strong return could make a deal worthwhile, but the team does not have to accept an offer that falls short of its expectations. With the November 10 deadline approaching, the next move will depend on the market and whether a buyer is prepared to meet the asking price.Related contentSeahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is On Track To Make NFL HistorySkip Bayless Comments on Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl PotentialRobert Griffin III Gets Painfully Honest About Baltimore Ravens’ Biggest ProblemSteelers Get Major Trade Advice Amid Aaron Rodgers’ Playoff PushThe post ESPN Names Cardinals Player Who Could Be on the Move Before NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.