Cardinals Activate DT Bilal Nichols, Adjust Roster Ahead Titans Game

The Arizona Cardinals have activated defensive lineman Bilal Nichols from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of their Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans, marking Nichols' return after a neck injury that sidelined him since Week 6 of last season. Nichols, a 2018 fifth-round pick, participated limitedly in practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, where he could start at defensive end due to Darius Robinson being ruled out with a pectoral injury. In addition, the Cardinals elevated defensive lineman Zach Carter and offensive lineman Nick Leverett from the practice squad, bolstering their defensive line rotation to six healthy linemen. The team also added cornerback Max Melton to the injury report with a hamstring issue, joining Will Johnson and Denzel Burke as questionable players, though the Cardinals appear prepared to proceed without further cornerback additions. Offensive line adjustments are anticipated with Leverett's elevation, as left guard Evan Brown is doubtful due to a hamstring injury, potentially shifting Will Hernandez into a starting role. The Cardinals aim to snap a two-game losing streak in their upcoming matchup kickoff at 1:05 p.m. MST on Sunday.