Bilal Nichols

Bilal Nichols

28-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Arizona Cardinals
IR
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Bilal Nichols in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Cardinals in March of 2024.
Out for rest of 2024
DTArizona Cardinals
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.
ANALYSIS
Nichols suffered a stinger in each of the Cardinals' last two games, and it appears his injury Sunday against the Packers is significant enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the regular season. He'll end his first year in Arizona with 10 tackles (six solo) across six regular-season games. L.J. Collier is likely to serve as the Cardinals' second starting defensive tackle alongside Roy Lopez while Naquan Jones and Khyiris Tonga provide rotational depth.
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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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Won't return due to stinger
DTArizona Cardinals
Undisclosed
October 13, 2024
Nichols won't return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to a stinger, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
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Returns vs. Niners
DTArizona Cardinals
October 6, 2024
Nichols (undisclosed) has returned to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Questionable to return Week 5
DTArizona Cardinals
Undisclosed
October 6, 2024
Nichols (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a stinger injury.
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Linking up with Cardinals
DTArizona Cardinals
March 11, 2024
Arizona plans to sign Nichols to a three-year, $21 million contract, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Good to go vs. Steelers
DTLas Vegas Raiders
September 22, 2023
Nichols (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
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