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| HT/WT: 6-5, 265 lbs |
| Birthplace: Virginia Beach, VA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Florida State |
| Experience: 9 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Good to go Sunday
Sweat (groin) is active for Sunday's Week 4 clash against the Giants.
Sweat dealt with a groin issue during the week and was given a designation of questionable Friday. However, he's apparently feeling well enough to suit up Sunday. It's been a slow start to the campaign for Sweat, who has just three tackles and has yet to record a sack after racking up a career-high 12.0 across 17 regular-season games last year.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Questionable for Sunday
Sweat (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Sweat has had varied levels of practice this week as the star defensive end has been awarded veteran rest to deal with his groin issue. The linebacker having vet rest days through a DNP on Wednesday, a full session Thursday and a limited session Friday points toward Sweat suiting up for Sunday's contest, though he may not play his usual snap count on the edge.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Activated from active/PUP list
Sweat (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Sweat opened training camp on the PUP list due to a knee injury, but he's well enough now to take part in practice. Arizona likely will ramp up his activity level over the next few weeks with the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers in mind. in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, Sweat racked up 12.0 sacks among his 30 tackles.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Should be back soon
Sweat (knee) is almost ready to be activated off the PUP list, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The pass rusher was placed on the active/PUP list before the start of training camp and has yet to participate in training camp. Sweat participated in mandatory minicamp in June, and his injury was never considered serious. The former Eagle recorded a career-high 12.0 sacks in his first season with the Cardinals last year.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Prepares to be activated
Sweat (knee) could return from the active/PUP list as soon as this week, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
Sweat has been on the active/PUP list since the beginning of training camp in late July. The star pass rusher seems to be close to playing shape and may put the finishing touches on his recovery any day now. Sweat played in all 17 regular-season games for the Cardinals last year, accumulating 30 tackles (20 solo), including 12.0 sacks, and forcing four fumbles.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Not likely to be traded
The Cardinals do not intend to trade Sweat (knee), Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Rumors about Sweat's potential departure from the team were swiftly shut down by general manager Monti Ossenfort on Monday. Between the star defensive end's minor knee injury and the Cardinals' projected standing in the NFC West for 2026, many thought Sweat would be a prime trade candidate as the team tries to recoup some capital and build for the future. However, Ossenfort's comments cast doubt on that possibility, and it therefore appears the star pass rusher is set to play out the 2026 season in Arizona.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Knee injury not considered serious
Sweat (knee), who was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, isn't dealing with a serious injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Sweat's placement on the PUP list was a surprise given his participation in mandatory minicamp in early June, but coach Mike LaFleur described the transaction, along with the PUP placement of left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., as "really just maintenance." LaFleur also said that Sweat is "fired up" to be at training camp and is "in great spirits and feeling good." It sounds like Sweat should be a full-go by the beginning of the regular season, and he'll look to build upon the career-high 12.0 sacks he recorded across 17 games last year.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Beginning camp on PUP list
Sweat (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Sweat was a healthy participant in the mandatory part of the Cardinals' offseason activities. The premier pass rusher has seemingly picked up an injury between June's program and training camp. Sweat logged 12.0 sacks for the team during the 2025 campaign, a career high good for eighth in the entire league. If the 29-year-old has sustained a significant injury, it could impact opening day participation and production for the Cardinals' defensive line.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Back for mandatory minicamp
Sweat was present for the Cardinals' mandatory minicamp Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Sweat chose not to participate in Arizona's voluntary OTAs, but he's now returned for the mandatory part of the offseason program. The veteran edge rusher impressed during his first season with the Cardinals, appearing in all 17 games and posting 30 total tackles, including a career-high 12.0 sacks, four forced fumbles and two passes defensed. He's expected to remain one of the NFL's top pass rushers ahead of the 2026 season.
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