Bilal Nichols

Bilal Nichols

29-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 4/1/2026
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
Height 6'3"
Weight 300
DOB 9/14/1996
College Delaware
Drafted 5th Rd 2018 #145 Overall
Released by the Cardinals in March of 2026.
Released by Arizona
DTFree Agent
Knee
March 5, 2026
Nichols (knee) was released by the Cardinals on Thursday after failing a physical, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle ended the regular season on injured reserve with a knee injury and appears to still be dealing with the issue. A neck injury and the knee issue have limited Nichols to just 10 games over the last two years.
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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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Moved to IR
DTArizona Cardinals
Knee
December 13, 2025
Nichols (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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Won't play vs. Houston
DTArizona Cardinals
Knee
December 12, 2025
Nichols (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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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.
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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
DTArizona Cardinals
Personal
October 11, 2025
Nichols (personal) has been ruled out for Arizona's matchup versus the Colts on Sunday.
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