# Cowboys Linked to Trade for Super Bowl-Winning Edge Rusher

> Dallas Cowboys may trade for Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat, who won Super Bowl with Eagles in 2024.
- Title: Cowboys Linked to Trade for Super Bowl-Winning Edge Rusher
- Summary: Dallas Cowboys may trade for Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat, who won Super Bowl with Eagles in 2024. Dallas Cowboys could acquire Arizona Cardinals…
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- Source: Dallas Cowboys On SI — https://si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/cowboys-trade-buzz-espn-insider-dallas-super-bowl-winning-edge-rusher
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:45:00+00:00
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- Topics: cowboys, josh sweat, arizona cardinals, nfl, super bowl, edge rusher, trade deadline, pass rush, sports
## Trade Deadline Approaches
As the Nov. 10 trade deadline rapidly approaches, Dallas Cowboys are connected to many players who could become available.
## Cowboys Owner Open for Business
Owner Jerry Jones has stated he remains open for business despite recent moves including the trade for Joey Porter Jr.
## Cowboys Defense Struggles
Cowboys' defense stinks after offseason overhaul failed to improve performance, so they need another move.
## Josh Sweat Linked to Cowboys
ESPN insider reports Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat is connected to Dallas Cowboys.
## Team Executive Says Sweat Makes Sense
One team executive told ESPN: 'Josh Sweat to Dallas makes a lot of sense. He fits Dallas' profile and they need edge-rush help'.

> As one team exec pointed out to me Tuesday, Josh Sweat to Dallas makes a lot of sense
## Cardinals Need to Trade Sweat
Arizona Cardinals are in rebuild phase and trading Josh Sweat makes sense as he turns 30 next year.
## Sweat Could Get Third-Round Pick
Sweat might earn a third-round pick if market is robust for quality edge rushers.
## Cowboys Need Edge Rush Help
Cowboys have only eight sacks this season with just 2.5 from edge rushers.
## Sweat Has Super Bowl Experience
Sweat won Super Bowl with Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 and has four campaigns with 7.5+ sacks.
## Cowboys Should Land Sweat
Dallas needs to swing big to improve edge rushers room; Sweat could be biggest fish available.
## Key takeaway

Dallas Cowboys could acquire Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat, who won Super Bowl with Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, to strengthen their pass-rush defense.