Josh Sweat remained with Cardinals, played 53% of snaps and addressed offseason trade noise

Sweat’s availability and comments reduce immediate trade speculation and confirm he will be part of Arizona’s Week 1 defensive front going forward.

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- Josh Sweat was taken off PUP ahead of the regular season and played in Week 1.
- He logged 53% of the Cardinals' defensive snaps — the most of any OLB in the game for Arizona.
- Stat line included two tackles, one for loss.
- Sweat told reporters there was 'a lot of noise' this offseason and said he 'didn't respond purposely.'
- He stated he liked the roster and organization and is 'where I want to be,' which the story frames as dampening near-term trade speculation.
- The piece notes previous trade interest but confirms no deal materialized before the season.

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