Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Sun 1/4/26 3:32 PM

Sweat (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat was considered questionable to play after missing the team's first two practices of the week before logging a limited session Friday due to ankle and knee injuries, but he's now going to give it a go in Week 18. The defensive end has produced 28 total tackles (19 solo), including 11.0 sacks, while also adding four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two passes defensed over 16 contests so far in his first campaign with Arizona.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Fri 1/2/26 6:17 PM

Sweat (ankle) is listed as questionable against the Rams on Sunday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat missed the first two practices of Week 18 prep due to ankle and knee injuries, but he earned the questionable tag for Sunday's regular-season finale after logging a limited practice Friday. He was able to play through the injuries against the Bengals in Week 17, though he was limited to just 24 defensive snaps. If Sweat doesn't play or operates under a snap count, then Dante Stills and Jordan Burch would be in line for more snaps on the Cardinals' defensive line.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Wed 12/31/25 7:02 PM

Sweat (ankle/knee) did not practice Wednesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat did not practice during Week 17 prep due to ankle and knee injuries but was still cleared to play against the Bengals, when he logged one tackle while playing 24 defensive snaps. He's opened Week 18 prep with a DNP but may need to practice in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams. If Sweat ends up sitting out, then Dante Stills and Jordan Burch would be poised to see more snaps at defensive end.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Sun 12/28/25 12:03 PM

Sweat (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat was held out of practice all week due to ankle and knee injuries, and despite the lack of Week 17 reps, the veteran defensive end has been given the green light to play Sunday. He has tied a career high with 11.0 sacks through 15 regular-season games, and he has two more opportunities to set a new career best.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Fri 12/26/25 5:15 PM

Sweat (ankle/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat was held out of practice all week due to ankle and knee injuries, but the Cardinals are still giving the veteran pass rusher a chance to play Week 17. His status may not be officially known until the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Sweat doesn't play, then Dante Stills and Jordan Burch would be in line for more snaps on the defensive line.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Wed 12/24/25 10:26 PM

Sweat (ankle) didn't participate in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat is still dealing with the ankle injury he suffered during the Week 14 loss versus the Rams. Jordan Burch and Darius Robinson would see an uptick in playing time Sunday versus the Bengals if Sweat ends up being unable to play.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Sun 12/21/25 6:25 PM

Sweat (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat briefly returned to the game after sustaining an ankle injury in the first half but is now officially done for the day. In his absence, Jordan Burch and Dante Stills should see increased playing time during the remainder of the matchup.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Sun 12/21/25 5:26 PM

Sweat (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat left early in the first quarter due to an ankle injury, but he was cleared to return in the second frame after being evaluated by medical staff. Jordan Burch and Dante Stills will revert to rotational roles on the defensive line now that Sweat is back in the game.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Sun 12/21/25 4:44 PM

Sweat (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat was hurt early in the first quarter and left the field with trainers. He's since been deemed questionable to return. Sweat has been a central part of the Cardinals' pass rush with 11.0 sacks on the season, which has tied his career-high mark.

Josh Sweat
EDR/DE ARI (8)
Tue 12/2/25 8:36 PM

Sweat recorded four tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Sweat's second sack of the afternoon Sunday came at the end of the first quarter, when he slapped down the hands of veteran guard Dan Feeney on his way to Baker Mayfield on third down, forcing a Tampa Bay punt. He's now tied for fourth in the league in sacks (11.0) going into a Week 14 tilt versus the Rams.