Cardinals Sign Josh Sweat in $76.4M Deal

The Arizona Cardinals have signed edge rusher Josh Sweat from the Philadelphia Eagles to a four-year, $76.4 million contract, with $41 million guaranteed. Sweat, who was instrumental in the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory with 2.5 sacks against the Kansas City Chiefs, will reunite with Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, his former defensive coordinator. Over the past four seasons, Sweat has recorded 33 sacks, addressing Arizona's need for a stronger pass rush, as they ranked low in quarterback pressure rate in 2024. The deal makes Sweat the Cardinals' second-highest paid player after Kyler Murray, underscoring his value as a top free agent. His addition is a strategic move for the Cardinals to bolster their defense, particularly in setting the edge against the run, given their struggles in that area last season. Sweat's presence is expected to significantly enhance the Cardinals' defensive capabilities in the coming season.