The Cowboys’ search for help on defense is not slowing down, and Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat has moved into the middle of the conversation as the NFL trade deadline draws closer.
Dallas sits at 2-4 after a rough 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and the defense has only produced eight sacks. That kind of output has left the Cowboys looking for a jolt, and ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler recently reported that league executives see Sweat as a strong schematic fit in Dallas. That doesn’t mean a deal is on the way, but it does put Sweat firmly on the radar.
Arizona’s situation is part of what makes this interesting. The Cardinals are also 2-4, and that record has put their front office under pressure to reassess where the season is heading.
General manager Monti Ossenfort had previously said the team had no interest in moving Sweat, but a slow start can change the mood around a roster quickly as the deadline nears. Dallas has to decide how badly it wants help and how much draft capital it is willing to spend to get it.
Sweat’s season has come with plenty of attention attached to it. After a career-high 12 sacks in 2025, his first year in Arizona, he entered this year with a brighter spotlight following offseason frustration over his situation.
Through six games, he has nine tackles and two sacks. For the Cowboys, he would represent an experienced edge defender who could give the pass rush a needed lift.
And he’s not just a Dallas name; his production makes him a possible target for other contenders as well.
There’s still plenty for the Cowboys to consider before making a move. They need better defense, but another big trade would further thin out their future flexibility.
Monday night’s road game against the Philadelphia Eagles could matter in that decision. If Dallas can stay in the race in the NFC East, Jerry Jones may have more reason to push for Sweat before the deadline.
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