GLENDALE – After a 3-14 season, it isn’t shocking that some people would want off the sinking ship that is the Arizona Cardinals. The franchise just fired its head coach and released its seven-year quarterback. The recent turmoil has led to some X accounts of lesser known reporters trying to get a scoop, with writer of Packers Report Easton Butler chiming in. Butler posted on Tuesday that Cardinals edge Josh Sweat had requested a trade, a report that was almost immediately shut down by a teammate.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Team captain and linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. chimed in and quoted the post with a simple, one-word response: “Cap.”
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Wilson responds to Sweat report:
Last season was Wilson’s second season in Arizona and has already became an integral piece to the defense. The 28-year-old had already become team captain and Mike linebacker for defensive coordinator Nick Rallis. Before injuries derailed his 2025 campaign, Wilson had the defense as a top 10 scoring defense through the first eight weeks.
Oct 12, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson (2) celebrates after a play against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
After suffering an injury in Week 9 vs. the Dallas Cowboys, the defense allowed 36+ point six times in the final nine weeks. Other injuries played a part, but Wilson’s absence had a serious impact. The seven-year pro’s impact on and off the field has proven to be important to being a team leader around the locker room, proving it again on social media on Tuesday.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
