Lew Nichols - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to active roster The Steelers signed Nichols off their practice squad Saturday.

Impact After multiple standard elevations already this season, Nichols now has a spot on the 53-man roster in a five-man backfield for the Steelers. Nichols has carried the ball two times for six yards on 11 offensive snaps across three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad The Steelers reverted Nichols to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Nichols was elevated ahead of Sunday's win over Indianapolis and played eight of 60 offensive snaps, taking one carry for six yards. He also chipped in with 11 snaps on special teams. Nichols' elevation came as a result of Rico Dowdle missing the contest due to a toe injury. Dowdle is expected to be back Week 6, so Nichols may not be elevated again Sunday versus Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 5 The Steelers elevated Nichols from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact The running back has played a total of three offensive snaps this season, rushing one time for no gain. He'll provide depth behind Jaylen Warren and Travis Homer against Indy.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Nichols reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Nichols played nine special-teams snaps in his second elevation to the active roster in 2026. The running back saw zero offensive action and did not appear in the box score. Nichols has one remaining active roster elevation before the Steelers will need to sign the 25-year-old to the active roster for him to appear in any more regular-season games.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from practice squad The Steelers elevated Nichols from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Browns.

Impact Nichols will be called up from the practice squad for a second straight game while the Steelers are shorthanded in the backfield with Rico Dowdle (toe) sidelined. In the Steelers' Week 3 win over the Bengals, Nichols played just three snaps on offense, carrying once for zero yards. He'll likely see limited use out of the backfield once again Thursday while slotting behind Jaylen Warren and Travis Homer on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Nichols reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Nichols was elevated to provide additional depth at running back with Rico Dowdle (toe) out and ended up logging one carry for no gain across three offensive snaps, in addition to playing seven snaps on special teams. If Dowdle remains sidelined for next week's matchup versus the Browns, Nichols could be elevated once again.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 3 The Steelers elevated Nichols from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports...

Impact Nichols has played in one NFL regular-season game, logging six special-teams snaps in the Steelers' Week 9 game against the Colts in 2025. The running back has been elevated to provide additional depth as Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is questionable to suit up and Rico Dowdle (toe) is already ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest with the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Joins up with Pittsburgh's practice squad The Steelers signed Nichols to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Steelers waived Nichols during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and chose to accept his invitation to the team's practice squad. The 25-year-old participated in all three preseason games, rushing 20 times for 87 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers GM confirms Max Hurleman, Lew Nichols and more practice squad signings The Steelers kept all 10 of their NFL draft picks on the initial 53-man roster, forcing some demotions for some veteran players.

AUGUST 31 • USATODAY.COM

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AUGUST 28 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

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AUGUST 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Signs future deal The Steelers signed Nichols to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Nichols stuck with the Steelers' practice squad for the entire 2025 season, being elevated once for the Week 9 win over the Colts. The running back played 21 percent of special-teams snaps in the victory, getting his foot in the door as he looks to compete for a spot on the 2026 roster.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to practice squad Nichols reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Nichols received his first elevation of the campaign ahead of Sunday's win over Indianapolis and recorded six snaps on special teams, making one tackle on kick coverage. That marked his first regular-season NFL action after being drafted by Green Bay in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for first time Nichols was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Nichols has been on the Steelers' practice squad all season. If he is active for game day and enters Sunday's game against the Colts, it will mark his first regular-season snaps as a pro. Per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nichols will line up for a special teams role, if active.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks with Pitt on practice squad Nichols signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Nichols went unclaimed on waivers, opening the door for him to remain in the Steelers organization as a depth option. He'll be joined on the practice squad by Trey Sermon while Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell begin the season on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make 53-man roster The Steelers waived Nichols on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 2023 seventh-rounder caught on with the Steelers in late July after being let go by the Eagles. He finished the preseason with 11 carries for 87 yards and five catches (on eight targets) for 36 yards. Nichols' efforts weren't enough to crack the 53-man roster, and he'll have the opportunity to sign with a team in need of backfield depth if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lew Nichols, Logan Lee impress Steelers teammates in their preseason cameos Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph had one last player he wanted to mention Saturday before he stood up from the postgame dais and left, a s...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Links up with Steelers Pittsburgh signed Nichols on Tuesday.

Impact Nichols spent time on the Eagles' practice squad during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, though he never got a chance to make his regular-season NFL debut with the team. He now gets a chance to compete during training camp with the Steelers.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers sign 3, including former college national rushing leader Lew Nichols A running back who once led the nation in rushing as a young college player is among three players signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tues...

JULY 29, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Cut by Philly The Eagles waived Nichols on Tuesday.

Impact Nicholas was cut in order to make room for the signing of veteran edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo. Nichols, 24 next month, has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles sign veteran pass rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and defensive tackle Jacob Sykes on Tuesday.The team also waived defensive end K...

JULY 22, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eagles sign DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DT Jacob Sykes To make room on the roster, the team waived DE K.J. Henry and RB Lew Nichols.

JULY 22, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Back with Philly The Eagles signed Nichols on Tuesday.

Impact Nichols spent chunks of the 2024 season on the Eagles' practice squad but was cut again ahead of the Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. A seventh-round pick by the Packers in the 2023 Draft, Nichols has yet to appear in a regular-season game in the NFL. He'll compete for a job this offseason.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Philadelphia again The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Saturday.

Impact It's been a roller-coaster season for Nichols, who was first cut by the Eagles in late August after spending the offseason on a reserve/future contract. He was signed to Philadelphia's practice squad in late December but was cut five days later, and he then re-signed to the practice squad this past Thursday before being let go again Saturday. Tight end Nick Muse was brought back to the Eagles' practice squad Saturday in a corresponding move.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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