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Cardinals cut RB Keaontay Ingram, DL Ben Stille, practice squad O-lineman

The 2022 sixth-round pick saw his spot in the rotation get taken by Emari Demercado and Michael Carter.

The Arizona Cardinals announced three cuts on Tuesday, the team’s day off. After being deactivated on Sunday and not playing a single offensive snap the previous week, second-year running back Keaontay Ingram was released.

With rookie Emari Demercado returning from a toe injury, the Cardinals had three healthy backs to go with James Conner and Michael Carter.

Ingram struggled this season when given snaps. In 35 rushing attempts, he gained only 74 yards (2.1 yards per attempt).

Ingram started the season as Conner’s primary backup.

The former sixth-round pick out of USC averaged 2.2 yards per carry with one touchdown on 64 attempts in two seasons with the Cardinals.

In addition to cutting Ingram, the Cardinals also cut defensive lineman Ben Stille from the active roster and offensive lineman Austen Pleasants from the practice squad.

Stille’s release suggests perhaps an expected return to the lineup of defensive lineman Kevin Strong, who missed the game on Sunday against the Rams with a knee injury. Another move on the defensive line will likely occur in the days to come.

Stille, if he clears waivers, will likely be re-signed to the practice squad, where he has been for part of the season.

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Cardinal elevate Corey Clement, Ben Stille; Damien Williams remains on practice squad

RB Damien Williams, signed earlier in the week, remains on the practice squad this week.

The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran running back Damien Williams earlier in the week, making many believe that he would get an opportunity to play in Week 5 with Keaontay Ingram dealing with a neck injury,

That will not be the case.

The Cardinals announced their Saturday roster moves, elevating two players from the practice squad. Williams remains on the practice squad.

Instead, they elevated defensive lineman Ben Stille and running back Corey Clement.

With Jonathan Ledbetter ruled out of the game, the Cardinals needed another body on the defensive line. This is the second time Stille has been elevated. He was also elevated to the active roster and played against the Dallas Cowboys.

Clement is elevated for the second straight week, suggesting that Ingram might miss a second straight game.

He played only special teams last week with Emeari Demercado getting all the backup running back reps behind James Conner.

The Cardinals and Bengals kick off Sunday afternoon from State Farm Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Arizona time. The game will air on FOX.

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Cardinals place Carlos Watkins on IR, elevate DL Ben Stille from practice squad

The Cardinals will have five defensive linemen available to play on Sunday against the Cowboys.

The Arizona Cardinals announced some roster moves on Saturday to finalize the roster for their game on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

They placed defensive lineman Carlos Watkins on injured reserve, as expected. He suffered a bicep injury last week that requires surgery.

Able to elevate two players from the practice squad to the active roster, the Cardinals only elevated one, electing to add defensive lineman Ben Stille.

It would seem that defensive lineman Leki Fotu will be good to go, giving them Fotu, Stille, Jonathan Ledbetter, Kevin Strong and rookie Dante Stills available to play.

The Cardinals also announced that they signed defensive lineman Roy Lopez to the practice squad, as previously reported. The Tempe native played the last two seasons for the Houston Texans, appearing in 33 games, starting 29.

They released undrafted rookie defensive lineman Jacob Slade from the practice squad.

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Cardinals training camp roster preview: DL Ben Stille

We take a look at DL Ben Stille and his chances of making the final roster for the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals open training camp at the end of this month, so we will do a roster review, highlighting each player currently on the roster, going over last season, their salary and cap number, questions they face and what their expected roster status will be.

Next up is DL Ben Stille.

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Cardinals claim DL Ben Stille off waivers

Stille appeared in seven games in 2022 with the Dolphins and Browns as a rookie.

The Arizona Cardinals have been active on the waiver wire. After acquiring former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Andre Chachere on a waiver claim, they announced Wednesday they acquired former Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Ben Stille on a waiver claim.

Stille, 6-foot-4 and 296 pounds, was an undrafted rookie last year out of Nebraska who signed originally with the Miami Dolphins, where Cardinals defensive line coach Derrick LeBlanc was on staff.

Stille appeared in one game and spent time on the practice squad before the Browns signed him to their active roster. He appeared in six games for Cleveland.

Stille finished the season with five tackles and a quarterback hit.

While at Nebraska, he played in 53 games (34 starts) and had 148 tackles (69 solo), 14.5 sacks, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble.

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Cardinals claim DT Ben Stille off of waivers

After he was cut by the Browns, defensive tackle Ben Stille has found a new home

After signing three defensive tackles in free agency, then drafting another one in the form of third rounder Siaki Ika in the 2023 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns opted to move on from veteran Ben Stille. It did not take Stille long to find a new home, however, as the Arizona Cardinals have claimed him off of waivers.

The Cardinals, a team that is not set to compete in any fashion in 2023, are the ideal landing spot for Stille. Given the lacking of their roster, Stille will be able to command snaps and prove his worth before hitting free agency again in 2024.

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Browns release DT Ben Stille after signing three, drafting one

The Browns have moved on from a defensive tackle after adding four thus far this offseason

The Cleveland Browns have made a concerted effort to bulk up the interior of their defensive line after fielding a putrid run defense a year ago. Adding four names to the roster at the position, including free agent Dalvin Tomlinson and third round pick Siaki Ika, one name has become the odd man out as the Browns have released one defensive tackle in the form of Ben Stille.

Stille was added off of the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad midseason as the Browns looked for answers up front. He appeared in six games for the Browns a year ago on a rotational basis.

Browns announce the re-signing of three depth players

The Browns have brought back three more of their own

The Cleveland Browns have added high-quality starters like defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson and safety Juan Thornhill this offseason. However, they have also added competitive depth pieces, including some of their own. And now, they have announced the re-signing of three more depth pieces as NFL free agency continues along closer to the 2023 NFL draft.

Bringing back three players who have all seen significant time on the field for the team, the Browns are looking to breed competition in training camp. None of the three retained will be guaranteed a roster spot but will compete for a spot on the final 53-man roster. Who were those three players?

Browns place exclusive rights tender on two depth pieces

Two players will return in 2023.

With a little over a week to go before free agency officially begins the Cleveland Browns have tendered two exclusive rights free agents. Both cornerback Thomas Graham and defensive tackle Ben Stille will be back in camp with the team this summer.

Thomas Graham played in a total of 37 snaps defensively with five tackles and a PFF coverage grade of 71.3. Ben Stille played a total of 84 snaps registering four quarterback pressures and receiving an overall grade of 62 from PFF.

Both players will have a shot at making the roster but likely are just camp bodies that showed some potential last year. We will see if they ultimately make the team or not.

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Jadeveon Clowney, Jack Conklin headline 7 inactives vs. Steelers

The Browns have announced their seven inactives

As the Cleveland Browns seek to end their disappointing 2022 campaign on a high note, with a chance to spoil the playoff dreams of the Pittsburgh Steelers, they have announced their seven inactives for this afternoon’s game. The elephant in the room here is defensive end, Jadeveon Clowney, as he was sent home and ruled out after lashing out at the Browns during an interview this week. Jack Conklin has also been listed as inactive after being ruled out with an ankle injury.

Here is the full list of inactives as the Browns look to end their season on a 5-2 run.

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