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Cardinals Activate Sweat, Release Draft Pick Benson
25 Aug
Summary
- Cardinals activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from PUP list.
- Running back Trey Benson, a 2024 third-round pick, was released.
- Xavier Weaver was placed on the injured reserve list.

The Arizona Cardinals have activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, signaling his return from an undisclosed knee issue. Sweat is coming off a strong season where he recorded 12 sacks and four forced fumbles.
In a notable roster adjustment, the Cardinals released running back Trey Benson, a 2024 third-round selection. Benson had been sidelined with a knee injury, impacting his second season and limiting his previous performance to 160 rushing yards over four games.
Further roster changes include the signing of safeties Devyn Bobby and Hudson Clark. Additionally, the team placed receiver Xavier Weaver on the injured reserve list, and tight end Baylor Cupp and receiver Bryson Green were released.