Mike Kadlick· Nov 1, 2026
Kadlick names the Bills, Cowboys and Chiefs as the best potential trade landing spots for Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat ahead of the deadline, arguing each team's weak pass rush makes him a fit.
“With that, here are four potential landing spots for Sweat.”
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3 checkable claims — 3 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 4 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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3 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Josh Sweat to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“Kansas City Chiefs ... bringing Sweat into the fold could give him another versatile weapon to deploy along the defensive front”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Josh Sweat to move to Buffalo Bills
“Buffalo Bills ... Enter Sweat, who would immediately give the Bills another proven pass rusher as they look to shore up their defense”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Josh Sweat to move to Dallas Cowboys
“Dallas Cowboys ... adding a threat off the edge in Sweat to pair with Quinnen Williams, Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku along the defensive front would address one of their biggest weaknesses”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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