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    Josh Sweat (groin) downgrades Friday, questionable

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    Cardinals EDGE Josh Sweat (groin) is questionable to play in Week 4 against the Giants.

    Sweat practiced fully on Thursday before downgrading to limited on Friday, indicating he may have strained his groin during the Cardinals’ final Week 4 practice. He still has a chance to play. His potential absence would benefit the Giants’ passing attack.
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  • ARI Outside Linebacker #10
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    Sweat entered this week listed as questionable but is officially active. The veteran pass rusher has yet to tally a sack in his first three games this season but should have plenty of opportunities to get after Jameis Winston this week. The Cardinals declared QB Carson Beck, CB Starling Thomas V, S Rabbit Taylor-Demerson, OL Josh Fryar, and WR Reggie Virgil inactive for Week 4.
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    Schefter named Khalil Mack as another pass-rusher who could be on the move for similar reasons. Both players are productive veteran EDGE defenders on teams struggling to win games right now. Mack will be a free agent next offseason, making him an easy trade target. Sweat is under contract through 2028 but made it clear this offseason that he was unhappy in Arizona.
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    Sweat upgraded to full participation today, which is good news. The Cardinals’ pass rusher was reportedly unhappy with the team this offseason and was ultimately placed on the physically unable to perform list. Today, GM Monti Ossenfort revealed that Sweat had an “offseason procedure,” presumably on his knee. The two sides appear to have resolved their issues, and Sweat is seemingly good to go after a successful rehab.
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    Sweat barely practiced this summer, supposedly dealing with a knee injury, while the Cardinals brass assured reporters that there was nothing to see here. The player was reportedly displeased with the team, but as of Week 1 practices, he remains a Cardinal. He is on track to face the Chargers this weekend.
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    Sweat wasn’t happy with the Cardinals this offseason and chose to stay away from the team during mandatory minicamp and OTAs. Now that he’s been activated from the PUP list, he’ll have roughly three weeks to get up to speed with the team and new coaching staff. Sweat 30 tackles and 12 sacks last season while also forcing four fumbles and remains one of the top pass rushers in the league when healthy.
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    Sweat has been on the PUP list for the entirety of training camp and has not worked out with the team in any way, shape, or form this offseason. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said: “Yeah. I mean, there’s different parts of injuries and stuff like that that, you know, are...and I shouldn’t even call it injuries...but just getting himself right to be ready to roll. So, again, I like where he’s at. I know everyone probably is not believing me on that one, but again, I only try to speak truth to you guys.” Uh huh. Well anyway, we have no idea if Josh Sweat will play again any time soon. It certainly would appear from the outside that Sweat is pushing his leverage towards a trade despite the Cardinals’ denials.
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    Reporters pressed LaFleur about Sweat’s status on Friday, asking about both Sweat’s health — he is currently on the physically unable to perform list — and his previously reported discontent. LaFleur attempted to reassure reporters that he is not at all worried about Sweat’s status, but these are reasonable questions. Per LaFleur, the team and player are “on the same page,” and that Sweat has “never expressed one bit of discontent” to the team. This is tough to get a clear read on. Hopefully, Sweat returns soon.
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    The Cardinals also placed CB Garrett Williams, LT Paris Johnson Jr. and TE Tip Reiman on the physically unable to perform list. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport did not specify whether these are active or reserve listings. Sweat let it be known he was unhappy in Arizona this offseason. He attended mandatory minicamp but did not practice. Williams suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture in December. Johnson missed time with a knee injury last year. Reiman (ankle) was expected to be “ready to roll” for training camp.
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    Only the Cardinals could find a way to turn offseason team activities in a year in which they are projected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL into a dramatic exercise. Brissett looks to be pushing all his available leverage on a potential contract extension, though the fact that there’s really been no report that the Cardinals are looking to do something with him seems to be very telling. As for Sweat, his name has been bandied about in trade rumors but, again, the Cardinals don’t appear to have much interest in dealing him at this time.
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    Josh Sweat is also present and accounted for after the pass rusher, like Brissett, opted out of voluntary OTAs. Brissett was rumored to be planning to attend camp, in part to avoid any fines that would come with staying away, but how much he participates in drills will be worth keeping an eye on. Brissett continues to hold out hope for a pay bump after earning the QB1 job with his 2025 performance. His 2026 base salary of $4.88 million puts him in range with most backups across the league.

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    The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reports Isaiah Likely (undisclosed) expressed confidence that he’ll be fine after the bye week.

    Likely was spotted limping at times during Week 7’s win over the Texans, which helps explain his subpar production. We’ll keep an eye on this one coming out of the bye, but we’re certainly not expecting anything serious here.
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    Giants signed RB Gregory Desrosiers off the Chargers’ practice squad.

    The first-year UDFA rushed for 166 yards on 23 carries in the preseason for the Chargers, adding one touchdown and one eight-yard reception. We’d be surprised if he got real run in this backfield but at least he has the bye week to acclimate.
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    Giants GM Joe Schoen said the Giants will place Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) on injured reserve.

    Well that sorts out the Giants backfield for the short term. Devin Singletary will take over as the primary passing down back behind Cam Skattebo and should be a usable FLEX play going forward. Tracy will miss the next four weeks after going down with the hamstring injury in the second quarter of New York’s win over the Texans in Week 7. Schoen indicated this isn’t a season-ender for Tracy.
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    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Colts could trade Josh Downs.

    Schefter listed out DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and Downs as players that could potentially be on the move as the Colts continue what from all outside appearances looks to be a fire sale. He thinks Buckner will be the next player on the move and likely go for less than Quenton Nelson. Downs certainly hasn’t impressed with his opportunity this season, but he’s a valuable receiver and Indianapolis didn’t exactly but him in an ideal scenario with Alec Pierce hurt and Keenan Allen playing alongside him while Daniel Jones struggles to regain his 2025 form.
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    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Colts ownership does not want to trade Jonathan Taylor.

    Schefter said that if he had to guess today, he doesn’t think the Colts will part with Taylor. There are still a few weeks ahead of the trade deadline, and it’s certainly possible that a team bowls them over with an offer. This is going to remain a topic of conversation until the deadline passes. But it is worth noting that ownership believes in Taylor as a difference-maker.
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    Bears signed RB Zavier Scott to their active roster from the practice squad.

    The Bears had run out of elevations with him, so had to sign him to the roster to have him active for Week 8. Scott has played 46 special teams snaps and 0 offensive snaps so far and does not need to be rostered for fantasy purposes. It’s hard to not read this as bad news about Kyle Monangai’s health in the short term, but we’re trying.
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    Bengals placed Erick All (knee) on injured reserve.

    Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, this is believed to be a third torn ACL. Obviously it’s not good news that All, who missed a season-and-a-half the last time he damaged his knee, is dealing with another long-term knee injury. He’s in the third year of a four-year rookie contract but his NFL future looks to be in doubt.
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    49ers general manager John Lynch said the team would continue starting Eddy Pineiro after the team’s Week 7 bye.

    Lynch in a Tuesday interview acknowledged Pineiro is “going through a rough patch” but committed to sticking with him for now. “We have a lot of belief in Eddie,” Lynch added. “He has had a tough run early this year, but we extended Eddie for his body of work with us but then throughout the history of his career.” Pineiro has missed three of his nine field goal tries on the season and four of his 25 extra point attempts. Pineiro, who made 96 percent of his field goal tries in 2025, will have at least a couple more games before the Niners brings in kicker competition.
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    Seahawks acquired Quenten Nelson from the Colts in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

    With the Colts’ season all but over, the team could trade away a series of key player as they look toward a total tear down/rebuild scenario following the 2026 season. That includes Nelson, an eight-time Pro Bowler who now has a chance to compete for a title now that he’s out of Indianapolis. Nelson will join a Seattle offensive line that ranks 21st in pass blocking win rate and 27th in run blocking win rate. His addition should be a boon for Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ pass catchers.
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    The Athletic’s Alec Lewis believes Kyler Murray is still “acclimating to the [Vikings’] progression-based passing game.”

    Minnesota’s offensive ineptitude has reached stunning levels in recent weeks, including last Sunday against the Colts, when Murray had 150 yards and a touchdown while completing 58 percent of his pass attempts. “We’ll continue to get better,” Murray said Sunday night. “I know we will. I know we keep saying that, but I felt like we moved the ball well (against the Colts). We’ve just got to put the ball in the end zone.” The Vikings, who rank 25th in pass rate over expected this season, have operated conservatively on offense while their defense dismantles opponents week in and week out. As Lewis pointed out, the 2026 Vikings are the first team in a century to win five straight games with five or fewer TDs over that span. Murray through Week 7 ranks 28th out of 40 qualifying QBs in EPA per pass attempt and 33rd in fantasy points per drop back.
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