Dante Stills Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 7, 2025
Good to go vs. NOLA
Stills (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Stills popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a heel issue and was labelled as questionable Friday. He was done enough over the weekend to be cleared to play Sunday, when he'll work in a rotational role at defensive end alongside Jordan Burch and starters Josh Sweat and Darius Robinson. Stills started in 10 of 16 regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2024 and finished with 42 tackles (20 solo), including 4.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
Sep 5, 2025
Questionable after limited practice
Stills (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Bo Brack of PHNX Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Stills managed a limited practice Friday after being sidelined Thursday. If he suits up for Sunday's season opener, Stills will likely play a rotational role in Arizona's pass rush.
Sep 4, 2025
Nursing heel injury
Stills did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a heel injury, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Stills wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that his heel issue is a recent one. His level of participation in Friday's practice will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's regular-season opener against the Saints in New Orleans. Jordan Burch and Xavier Thomas would be slated to see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind starters Josh Sweat and Darius Robinson if Stills is unable to play Sunday.
Jan 15, 2025
Remains productive in second year
Stills finished the 2024 season with 42 total tackles (20 solo), including 4.5 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over 16 games.
ANALYSIS
Still took a slight step up in 2024 in terms of his sack production, adding an extra sack compared to his rookie campaign in 2023. The defensive lineman could step into a starting role in 2025 with current starting defensive end L.J. Collier entering the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
Oct 28, 2024
Logs sack in win
Stills recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defended one pass in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro from West Virginia saw increased opportunities as an edge rusher in Week 8 with both Darius Robinson (calf) and Dennis Gardeck (knee) sidelined, and he made the most of his chances. Stills was the only Cardinal to bring down Tua Tagovailoa in Sunday's win, notching his second sack in as many weeks. Even with Robinson potentially returning from injury for Week 9's matchup against the Bears, expect Stills to continue playing as one of the Cardinals' top edge rushers.
May 21, 2024
Participating in OTAs
Stills (knee) was on the field for OTAs on Monday, per the Cardinals' official site.
ANALYSIS
Stills ended last season on the IR due to a knee injury. The 2023 sixth-round pick finished his rookie season with 47 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery over 15 games while playing 508 snaps on defense.
Jan 5, 2024
Placed on injured reserve
The Cardinals placed Stills (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
This is merely a procedural move after Stills was already ruled out for the Week 18 season finale. It opens up another roster spot for Arizona to get someone else some playing time. In 15 games of action this season, Stills recorded 47 tackles (18 solo) and one fumble recovery as a sixth-round rookie lineman.
Jan 5, 2024
Ruled out for season finale
Stills (knee) won't play in Sunday's season finale against the Seahawks, Bo Brack of PHNX Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Stills' rookie season will come to a close one week early. The 2023 sixth-round draft pick out of West Virginia suited up in 15 games for the Cardinals, notching 3.5 sacks among his 47 tackles (18 solo).
Oct 31, 2023
Leads team in sacks in spot start
Stills had five tackles (three solo) including 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Stills got the start at edge rusher with Kevin Strong (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's contest. His 1.5 sacks led the team as he got to Lamar Jackson in the first quarter and in combination with Victor Dimukeje in the third frame. Stills' 30 defensive snaps were the most since Week 5 and he'll continue to see more work on the defensive line for as long as Strong remains out.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to the desert
The Cardinals selected Stills in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 213th overall.
ANALYSIS
Stills was a disruptive force along West Virginia's defensive line for five seasons, racking up a total of 23.5 sacks and 52.5 tackles for loss. He lacks the strength to fully translate that production as a pro, but he should serve in a rotational role along Arizona's defensive line.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to the desert
The Cardinals selected Stills in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 213th overall.
ANALYSIS
Stills was a disruptive force along West Virginia's defensive line for five seasons, racking up a total of 23.5 sacks and 52.5 tackles for loss. He lacks the strength to fully translate that production as a pro, but he should serve in a rotational role along Arizona's defensive line.
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