Cardinals Release Veteran Defensive Lineman Bilal Nichols

The Arizona Cardinals have released defensive lineman Bilal Nichols, a move that clears significant salary cap space. Nichols struggled with neck and knee injuries during his tenure in Arizona, appearing in only 10 games over two seasons and recording 13 total tackles. The release is part of a broader effort by the Cardinals to restructure their roster and free up approximately $11 million in cap space ahead of the 2026 free agency period.