Overview
- In mid-May multiple reports noted Sweat missed the start of Arizona’s voluntary OTAs and that a Cardinals insider said he was “not particularly happy,” triggering fresh trade talk.
- Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox and several outlets named specific suitors including the Cowboys, Packers, Bears, Patriots and Eagles and argued those teams should at least inquire about a deal.
- Sweat finished 2025 with a career-high 12 sacks and playoff pedigree from seven seasons with the Eagles, which underpins demand from teams needing an immediate edge pass-rusher.
- Analysts propose a modest return—around a conditional mid-round pick that could upgrade on performance—but coverage repeatedly warns Arizona would face a substantial dead-cap hit that could limit the market.
- If inquiries materialize, teams will weigh Sweat’s 2025 production and familiarity with certain coaches against his multi-year, $76.4 million contract and the Cardinals’ financial and roster constraints.