The Arizona Cardinals have had to lean on their rookie class this season and it is paying off. The latest rookie contributor was defensive lineman Dante Stills, selected in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.
Stills, getting extended playing time because of injuries to L.J. Collier, Carlos Watkins and Jonathan Ledbetter, picked up his first NFL sack against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Buy Cardinals TicketsOn third down, Stills stunted and went unblocked up the middle. He sacked Joe Burrow for an eight-yard loss, forcing a punt.
Here is the play:
STILLS GOING STRONG 💪@Dstills55 x #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/G3cNA1Apmn
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 8, 2023
Stills had three tackles and the sack in the first half of play against the Bengals.
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