1. Josh Sweat was born on March 29,1997 and is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
18 Facts About Josh Sweat
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Josh Sweat played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, before being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft.
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In offseason football camps, Sweat impressed with his athleticism and triggered comparisons to Jadeveon Clowney.
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Josh Sweat underwent reconstructive surgery in New York performed by New York Giants team physician Russell Warren, before graduating from Oscar Smith in December 2014 to enroll early in college.
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Josh Sweat dropped to No 11 in ESPN's final ranking of the class of 2015, but retained his five-star status.
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Josh Sweat committed to Florida State over offers from Virginia Tech, Georgia, Ohio State, and Oregon.
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On January 4,2018, Josh Sweat announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL draft.
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At the 2018 NFL Combine, Josh Sweat ranked first among defensive linemen in the 40-yard dash and vertical jump.
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Josh Sweat was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round in the 2018 NFL draft.
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Josh Sweat played just 68 snaps across 9 games, until he was placed on the injured reserve on December 11,2018 with an ankle injury.
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In 2020, Josh Sweat would find himself still primarily playing a rotational role behind Barnett.
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Josh Sweat would go on to play in 14 games with three starts, recording six sacks, 38 tackles, and three forced fumbles.
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Josh Sweat would injure his wrist in the week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, and was placed on injured reserve for the second time in his career on December 26,2020, one day before the Eagles' week 16 game.
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On September 18,2021, Josh Sweat agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with the Eagles.
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Josh Sweat missed the Eagles' Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after undergoing an emergency surgery to repair a ruptured artery in his stomach.
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Josh Sweat would be medically cleared in time for the Pro Bowl.
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In 2024, Josh Sweat played in 16 games with 15 starts, where he recorded eight sacks and 41 tackles.
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Across the season, Josh Sweat would become a central defensive piece of the Eagles' effort to return to the Super Bowl in Super Bowl LIX.