Raiders’ perfect Josh Sweat trade offer to Cardinals before NFL trade deadline
Maxx Crosby cannot keep carrying the Las Vegas Raiders’ pass rush alone. If opposing offenses can neutralize him by throwing extra blockers his way, the Raiders need someone capable of making them pay. Enter Josh Sweat, the Arizona Cardinals’ proven edge rusher and a potentially transformative trade target . Las Vegas has already shown enough […] The post Raiders’ perfect Josh Sweat trade offer…
The Las Vegas Raiders proposed a deal to trade for Arizona Cardinals' star pass rusher Josh Sweat before the NFL trade deadline. Sweat, a proven edge defender, would bolster the Raiders' defensive front and address their recent struggles against opposing quarterbacks. In exchange, the Raiders would offer a 2027 third-round pick, a 2028 fourth-round pick, and edge rusher Malcolm Koonce.
The deal represents a meaningful price for Sweat, given his expensive contract and recent dip in sack production. However, the Raiders already possess several roster needs beyond the defensive line, so any trade must carefully balance future draft assets with immediate roster improvements.
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