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Bilal Nichols

29-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Arizona Cardinals
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 12/14/2025
Wed Practice: DNP
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
3
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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IDP
Bye Week 8
Height 6'3"
Weight 300
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.
Done for day
DTArizona Cardinals
Knee
December 7, 2025
Nichols (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nichols suffered a knee injury late in the first half, and he'll now be sidelined for the rest of the contest. In his absence, Jordan Burch and Dante Stills are the top candidates to see an increase in workload on the defensive line versus Los Angeles.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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D.Dalvin Tomlinson
C.Calais Campbell
P.PJ Mustipher
W.Walter Nolen
B.Bilal Nichols
Z.Zach Carter
L.L.J. Collier
#% of Team Snaps
41349%
11948%
40648%
11045%
24729%
8434%
10112%
2912%
607%
239%
425%
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344%
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#2 RDE
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  1. Darius Robinson
  2. Bilal NicholsQues
  3. Dante Stills
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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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Back at practice
DTArizona Cardinals
October 15, 2025
Nichols was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Not playing Sunday
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Personal
October 11, 2025
Nichols (personal) has been ruled out for Arizona's matchup versus the Colts on Sunday.
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Good to go against Tennessee
DTArizona Cardinals
October 5, 2025
Nichols (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Activated off PUP list
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Neck
October 4, 2025
The Cardinals activated Nichols (neck) off the reserve/PUP list Saturday.
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Questionable for Week 5
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Neck
October 3, 2025
Nichols (neck) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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