Ben Stille (born November 12, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska and was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Ben Stille
No. 90 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-12) November 12, 1997 (age 27)
Ashland, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Ashland-Greenwood
(Ashland, Nebraska)
College:Nebraska (2016–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:13
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)
300 lb
(136 kg)
32+18 in
(0.82 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
4.98 s 1.77 s 2.88 s 4.29 s 7.45 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)
9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
22 reps
All values from Nebraska's Pro Day[1]

Miami Dolphins

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On April 30, 2022, Stille signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL draft.[2] On August 30, 2022, the Dolphins released Stille,[3] On September 1, 2022, Stille was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.[4] On October 22, 2022, the Dolphins elevated Stille to the active roster.[5] On October 23, Stille made his NFL debut playing 9 snaps and totaling 2 tackles.[6]

Cleveland Browns

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On November 15, 2022, the Cleveland Browns signed Stille off the Dolphins practice squad.[7] On May 9, 2023, Stille was waived by the Browns.[8]

Arizona Cardinals

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On May 10, 2023, Stille was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[9] He was waived on August 30, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21.[10] Stille was released on November 28 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[11][12] He was promoted back to the active roster on January 5, 2024.

Stille was waived by the Cardinals on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13][14]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On September 6, 2024, Stille was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off the Cardinals practice squad.[15] He was waived on September 30.[16]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

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On October 3, 2024, Stille was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[17]

Personal life

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Stille is a Christian.[18] He is married to his wife, Samantha.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Ben Stille College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Jackson, Barry. "BEN STILLE DL, MIAMI DOLPHINS". NBC sports edge.com. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Masala, Mike (August 30, 2022). "Report: Dolphins release UDFA DL Ben Stille". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Miller, Brian (September 2022). "Miami Dolphins begin filling out practice squad after waiver claim". Phin Phanatic.com. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". Miami Dolphins.com. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Ben Stille Stats, Height, Weight, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  7. ^ "Browns sign DT Ben Stille". Cleveland Browns.com. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "Browns waive 2 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Urban, Darren (May 10, 2023). "Cardinals Claim Another In Defensive Lineman Ben Stille". AZCardinals.com.
  10. ^ Urban, Darren (November 21, 2023). "Cardinals Place Leki Fotu On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
  11. ^ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Release Keaontay Ingram". azcardinals.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  12. ^ Root, Jess (November 30, 2023). "Cardinals release TE Zach Ertz after his request". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  13. ^ Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com.
  14. ^ Urban, Darren (August 28, 2024). "Cardinals Announce Initial Practice Squad For 2024". AZCardinals.com.
  15. ^ Smith, Scott (September 6, 2024). "Bucs Place Earnest Brown on IR, Sign Ben Stille". Buccaneers.com.
  16. ^ "Buccaneers Waive Defensive Lineman". Bucs Report. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Root, Jess. "Cardinals re-sign familiar face on defensive line". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  18. ^ Mercer, Kevin (May 26, 2023). "Cardinals DL Ben Stille's drive to make it in NFL 'stems from my faith in Jesus Christ'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  19. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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