Ben Stille
PositionDefensive end
Birth dateNovember 12, 1997 (age 28)
Birth placeAshland, Nebraska, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in4
Weight lb296
High schoolAshland-Greenwood
CollegeNebraska (2016–2021)
Undraftedyear2022
Pastteams
StatleagueNFL
Statseason2024
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 117
Statlabel 2Sacks
Statvalue 22.0
PfrStilBe00

Ben Stille (born November 12, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On April 30, 2022, Stille signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL draft.[1] On August 30, the Dolphins released Stille,[2] On September 1, Stille was re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad.[3] On October 22, the Dolphins elevated Stille to their active roster.[4] The next day, Stille made his NFL debut, playing nine snaps and totaling two tackles.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On November 15, 2022, the Cleveland Browns signed Stille off the Dolphins' practice squad.[6] On May 9, 2023, Stille was waived by the Browns.[7]

Arizona Cardinals

On May 10, 2023, Stille was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[8] He was waived on August 30, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21.[9] Stille was released on November 28 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[10][11] 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.[12][13]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 6, 2024, Stille was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off the Cardinals practice squad.[14] He was waived on September 30.[15]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On October 3, 2024, Stille was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona on January 6, 2025.[17] On May 22, Stille was waived by the Cardinals.[18]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On June 5, 2025, Stille signed with the Miami Dolphins.[19] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[20]

Atlanta Falcons

On November 11, 2025, Stille signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[21] He signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on January 5, 2026.[22] Stille was released by the Falcons on May 11.[23]

Personal life

Stille is a Christian.[24] He is married to his wife, Samantha.[25]

References

  1. ^ Jackson, Barry. "BEN STILLE DL, MIAMI DOLPHINS". NBC sports edge.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  2. ^ Masala, Mike (August 30, 2022). "Report: Dolphins release UDFA DL Ben Stille". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. ^ Miller, Brian (September 2022). "Miami Dolphins begin filling out practice squad after waiver claim". Phin Phanatic.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". Miami Dolphins.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Ben Stille Stats, Height, Weight, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Browns sign DT Ben Stille". Cleveland Browns.com. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Browns waive 2 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  8. ^ Urban, Darren (May 10, 2023). "Cardinals Claim Another In Defensive Lineman Ben Stille". AZCardinals.com
  9. ^ Urban, Darren (November 21, 2023). "Cardinals Place Leki Fotu On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com
  10. ^ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Release Keaontay Ingram". azcardinals.com. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  11. ^ Root, Jess (30 November 2023). "Cardinals release TE Zach Ertz after his request". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  12. ^ Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com
  13. ^ Urban, Darren (August 28, 2024). "Cardinals Announce Initial Practice Squad For 2024". AZCardinals.com
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (September 6, 2024). "Bucs Place Earnest Brown on IR, Sign Ben Stille". Buccaneers.com
  15. ^ "Buccaneers Waive Defensive Lineman". Bucs Report. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  16. ^ Root, Jess. "Cardinals re-sign familiar face on defensive line". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (January 6, 2025). "Cardinals Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals". AZCardinals.com
  18. ^ Root, Jess. "Arizona Cardinals cut DL Ben Stille". Cardinals Wire. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  21. ^ Urben, Matt. "Falcons sign defensive lineman to practice squad, release two players". Falcons Wire. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  22. ^ McElhaney, Tori (January 5, 2026). "Falcons sign 7 players to reserve/future contracts for 2026". AtlantaFalcons.com
  23. ^ McElhaney, Tori (May 11, 2026). "Falcons sign 4 players following rookie minicamp". AtlantaFalcons.com
  24. ^ Mercer, Kevin (26 May 2023). "Cardinals DL Ben Stille's drive to make it in NFL 'stems from my faith in Jesus Christ'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  25. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 6 December 2023.