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Bilal Nichols

29-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Arizona Cardinals
PUP-R
Injury Neck
Est. Return 10/5/2025
Thu Practice: Limited
2025 Defense Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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IDP
Bye Week 8
Height 6'3"
Weight 313
DOB 9/14/1996
College Delaware
Drafted 5th Rd 2018 #145 Overall
Signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Cardinals in March of 2024.
Starts week with limited practice
DTArizona Cardinals
Neck
October 1, 2025
Nichols (neck) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Nichols remains on the reserve/PUP list but was designated for return Monday, opening his 21-day practice window. His return to the lineup will be a big boost to the interior of Arizona's defensive line.
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#3 RDE
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  1. Darius RobinsonQues
  2. Dante Stills
  3. Bilal NicholsPUP-R
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The former Bear started all 17 games at defensive tackle in his first season with the Raiders last year, as Nichols ultimately notched 44 total tackles (16 solo) and 1.5 sacks across a career-high 772 defensive snaps. He figures to remain a favorite to start at DT once again in 2023.
Nichols racked up a career-high 51 tackles (26 solo) and three sacks in 17 games during his fourth season with the Bears last year, but the versatile 290-pounder signed a two-year, $11 million contract in Las Vegas this offseason. He should be a key contributor along the Raiders' defensive line, though Nichols began training camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed injury.
Nichols enters the last year of his rookie contract after being selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2018 draft. He's seen his snaps increase in each of his seasons with the team, and in 2020, he played 591 snaps while posting career highs in tackles (40) and sacks (five). He's currently expected to start at defensive end, and if his snaps continue to climb, he could be a sneaky IDP option who can contribute both tackles and sacks.
After being selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2018 draft. Nichols played 327 snaps and recorded 28 tackles to go with three sacks. With his strong season, he's earned the No. 1 spot on the depth chart at defensive end, and with the presence of Khalil Mack and Leonard Floyd on the defense, he should be able to get sack opportunities so that he can build on his strong rookie season. In IDP leagues, he's not a player who'll be drafted by most, but if he gets off to a hot start, he'll be a player to monitor as a waiver addition.
Nichols joins the Bears after being selected in the fifth round of the 2018 draft. He showed excellent athleticism for a 306-pound player by posting a 4.95-second 40 and a 7.45-second three-cone drill. Should his athleticism show well in the preseason, he could immediately contribute to the defense as a rotational player with potential to produce as a pass rusher. However, he'll need to work his way into a starting role before being considered a solid IDP option.
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Designated to return
DTArizona Cardinals
Neck
September 29, 2025
The Cardinals opened Nichols' (neck) 21-day practice window Monday.
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Out until October
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August 26, 2025
Nichols (neck) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
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Unable to practice
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Neck
July 23, 2025
Nichols (neck) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Participating in OTAs
DTArizona Cardinals
June 2, 2025
Nichols is participating in OTAs and appears healthy again after a neck injury ended his 2024 season after six games, Jess Root of USA Today reports.
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Out for rest of 2024
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Undisclosed
October 15, 2024
The Cardinals placed Nichols (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, and he is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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