Josh Sweat leaves Philly, reunites with Jonathan Gannon in Arizona on four-year, $76.4M deal

It’s official: Josh Sweat is leaving the Eagles and heading to the desert. The top edge rusher on the market has agreed to a four-year, $76.4 million deal with $41 million guaranteed, reuniting with former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon in Arizona.

Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals

I love Josh Sweat but…HOLY OVERPAY.

Sweat closed out his Eagles tenure with a bang, racking up 2.5 sacks in Super Bowl LIX as Philly took down the Chiefs. That performance boosted his free-agent value, and now he’s cashing in big-time.

Josh Sweat speaks on free agency after Super Bowl LIX masterclass

In 2024, Sweat posted 8.0 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and 15 QB hits, continuing his run as one of the most consistent pass rushers in the league. Over his seven-year career, the former fourth-round pick has 43 sacks, 54 TFLs, and 97 QB hits.

Josh Sweat Sacks Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX

For the Cardinals, this is a major win. Arizona’s pass rush needed a premier edge presence, and now they have one in Sweat. Gannon knows exactly how to use him, and Sweat will anchor the Cardinals’ defensive front as they continue rebuilding.

What’s Next for the Eagles?

Expect the Eagles to target an edge rusher in free agency or the draft, as they look to retool the defense around Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith, and whatever pass-rushing reinforcements they can find.

Losing Josh Sweat is tough, but the Eagles have been here before—they’ll reload and adjust like they always do.

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