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| HT/WT: 5-10, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Detroit, MI |
| Age: 25 |
| School: C. Michigan |
| Experience: 1 |
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2026 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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| Regular Season | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Top Lew Nichols News
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: Signed to active roster
The Steelers signed Nichols off their practice squad Saturday.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Reverts to practice squad
The Steelers reverted Nichols to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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.
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: Elevated for Week 5
The Steelers elevated Nichols from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Reverts to practice squad
Nichols reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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.
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: Summoned from practice squad
The Steelers elevated Nichols from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Browns.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Reverts to practice squad
Nichols reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
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.
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: 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.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Joins up with Pittsburgh's practice squad
The Steelers signed Nichols to the practice squad Monday.
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.
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: Signs future deal
The Steelers signed Nichols to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Nichols stuck with the Steelers' practice squad for the entire 2025 season and was 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.
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Lew Nichols: Sent back to practice squad
Nichols reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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.
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: Elevated for first time
Nichols was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Sticks with Pitt on practice squad
Nichols signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Wednesday.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Doesn't make 53-man roster
The Steelers waived Nichols on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' Lew Nichols: Links up with Steelers
Pittsburgh signed Nichols on Tuesday.
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.
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Lew Nichols: Cut by Philly
The Eagles waived Nichols on Tuesday.
Nicholas was cut in order to make room for the signing of veteran edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo. Nichols, who'll turn 24 next month, has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.
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Eagles' Lew Nichols: Back with Philly
The Eagles signed Nichols on Tuesday.
Nichols spent chunks of the 2024 season on the Eagles' practice squad but was cut ahead of the Super Bowl. 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.
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Lew Nichols: Parts ways with Philadelphia again
The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Saturday.
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 with 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.
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Lew Nichols: Signed to Eagles' practice squad
Philadelphia signed Nichols to the practice squad Thursday.
The 2023 seventh-round pick spent most of the 2024 regular season as a free agent after failing to make the Eagles' 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August. He had a brief stint on Philadelphia's practice squad in late December, but he subsequently let go on New Year's Eve. Nichols' addition to the Eagles' practice squad provides depth at running back due to Kenneth Gainwell being in concussion protocol while also working through a knee injury. The Eagles cut tight end Nick Muse in order to make room for Nichols on the practice squad.
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Lew Nichols: No longer on Philly's practice squad
The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Tuesday.
Nichols had just signed to Philadelphia's practice squad last Thursday, but he didn't stick around long. The second-year running back hasn't yet made his NFL debut after being selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft by Green Bay. Nichols is likely to seek an opportunity with a different organization.
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