Cardinals elevate Robertson while Josh Sweat remains questionable

The Cardinals elevated rookie outside linebacker Cameron Robertson from their practice squad Saturday as Josh Sweat remained questionable with a groin injury for Sunday's game at the Giants. The transaction gives Arizona another available edge defender; it does not rule Sweat out.

Sweat's injury emerged during the practice week. Darren Urban's team report said Robertson's elevation gives the Cardinals flexibility if Sweat's availability comes down to a game-day decision. Arizona had not announced a downgrade to out in the reporting checked for this close.

Robertson signed as an undrafted rookie this spring after playing at North Texas and SMU. Arizona credits him with 14 sacks in 52 collegiate games. He could make his NFL debut Sunday, but the elevation alone does not establish a place in the defensive rotation or a snap count.

If Sweat cannot play, Urban identified Eku Leota as a candidate for more playing time alongside Jordan Burch, Baron Browning and Zaven Collins. Burch is the only player in that outside-linebacker group with a sack this season, according to the team report. The move adds depth while Arizona tries to improve its pressure from the edge.

Cards Wire's Jess Root reported that Robertson would leave Arizona with five available outside linebackers if Sweat sits, matching the number the Cardinals have used in their first three games. Root also noted that Sweat had no sacks or quarterback hits through those games. Those results do not settle Sunday's lineup: Sweat's official questionable designation remains the controlling status until a further team announcement or the inactive list.

For roster decisions, the distinction is straightforward. Robertson has a temporary game roster place. Sweat's availability remains unresolved. Arizona has protected itself against an absence without announcing one.