The Dallas Cowboys are going to be a team to watch leading up to the 2026 NFL trade deadline on November 10. Jerry Jones has been very vocal about his interest in making more moves if the right one presents itself.
So far this season through seven games, the Cowboys hold a 3-4 record. They have not played up to the level that they were hoping to so far.
While the offense has shown signs of dominance, the Dallas defense has continued to be a problem. Christian Parker has been unable to fix the issues since being brought in as the new defensive coordinator. One of the biggest problems has been the pass rush.
Keeping all of that in mind, the Cowboys are now being rumored to have interest in trading for a star pass rusher.
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Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones poses on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Showing Interest in Star Pass Rusher
According to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Dallas has interest in trading for Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat. The Cowboys will get a good look at him today when they play against the Cardinals in Week 8 action.
“There is interest in Cardinals OLB Josh Sweat, per sources,” Schefter reported on X. “A team to watch with Sweat is the Cowboys, who will get an up close look at him today, when Dallas hosts Arizona.
Sweat has been a topic of trade speculation since the offseason. Arizona has yet to seriously engage in trade discussions involving Sweat, but that could change.
This season with the Cardinals, the 29-year-old pass rusher has played in seven games. He has recorded 16 tackles and two sacks. Last season, he racked up 30 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and two defended passes.
It will be interesting to see what the Cowboys choose to do ahead of the deadline. Sweat is a name worth monitoring closely.
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