Lew Nichols Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Bears game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 3, 2025
Sent back to practice squad
Nichols reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 1, 2025
Elevated for first time
Nichols was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 27, 2025
Sticks with Pitt on practice squad
Nichols signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 25, 2025
Doesn't make 53-man roster
The Steelers waived Nichols on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 29, 2025
Links up with Steelers
Pittsburgh signed Nichols on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 22, 2025
Cut by Philly
The Eagles waived Nichols on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 25, 2025
Back with Philly
The Eagles signed Nichols on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 1, 2025
Parts ways with Philadelphia again
The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 30, 2025
Signed to Eagles' practice squad
Philadelphia signed Nichols to the practice squad Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 31, 2024
No longer on Philly's practice squad
The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 26, 2024
Back with Philadelphia
The Eagles signed Nichols to the practice squad Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Nichols spent most of the 2023 regular season on the Eagles' practice squad after being let go with an injury settlement by the Packers in September of 2023. He failed to make Philadelphia's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he will join the Eagles' practice squad after spending most of the 2024 campaign without a team. Shipley could be elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys if third-string running back Will Shipley (concussion) is not cleared to play.
Aug 27, 2024
Cut by Eagles
Nichols was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
Nichols signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles in January, compiling 22 receiving yards on six catches, while also adding 30 rushing yards on 15 carries and 59 yards on three kickoff returns during the preseason. If he clears waivers, there's a good chance he joins Philadelphia's practice squad.
Jan 18, 2024
Sticking around Philly
Nichols signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Nichols joined the team's practice squad in October after being let go by the Packers before the season, but he failed to appear in any contests. He'll now look to impress Philadelphia this offseason in order to potentially crack the team's active roster in 2024.
Oct 16, 2023
Added to Philly practice squad
The Eagles signed Nichols to their practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
A 2023 seventh-round pick by the Packers, Nichols spent the summer in Green Bay before starting the season on injured reserve. He was eventually cut with an injury settlement. Nichols takes the practice squad spot of Bryant Koback.
Sep 7, 2023
Leaving Titletown
Green Bay waived Nichols (shoulder) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
A week after sending Nichols to IR, the Packers have decided to part ways with the seventh-round rookie. He's set to become a free agent, but he won't be able to sign with another team until he's fully healthy.
Aug 31, 2023
Reverts to IR
Nichols (shoulder) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Nichols continues to manage a shoulder injury that sidelined him much of training camp. He's set to miss the entire 2023 season due to the timing of his placement on IR, unless he and Green Bay can agree on an injury settlement.
Aug 29, 2023
Waived with injury designation
The Packers waived/injured Nichols (shoulder) on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Nichols was nagged with a shoulder injury for much of camp, which limited his chances at making the final roster. He will now likely revert to the Packers' injured reserve and face the possibility of missing the entire season assuming he clears waivers.
Aug 29, 2023
Will get settlement
Nichols (shoulder) will reach an injury settlement with the Packers on Tuesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Nichols dealt with the injury for much of camp, limiting the rookie seventh-round selection's chance at making the team. By reaching a settlement, he'll be free to pursue other opportunities for a chance to play in 2023.
Aug 26, 2023
Not playing Saturday
Nichols (shoulder) is not suiting up for the Packers' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Saturday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The running back has been dealing with a shoulder injury since mid-August and has not played in the preseason. Nichols, who was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, is competing for a depth role behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as cutdown day approaches.
Aug 12, 2023
Sits with injured shoulder
Nichols is dealing with a shoulder injury, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today, and did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
The rookie seventh-rounder injured his shoulder earlier in August and was unable to take the field for Green Bay's first exhibition contest. It's unclear how much longer he will be out, but his absence isn't doing him any favors as he tries to break camp with a roster spot.
Apr 29, 2023
Running back depth for Pack
The Packers selected Nichols in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 235th overall.
ANALYSIS
Nichols opted to stay close to home and spent his collegiate career at Central Michigan despite having offers from bigger schools. He had a dominant 2021 season, during which he posted 1,848 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns while also tallying 40 receptions. At 220 pounds, Nichols will likely be more of a two-down back -- at best -- as a pro, but there could be opportunity in the Green Bay backfield down the road with AJ Dillon set to hit free agency after the 2023 campaign.
Apr 29, 2023
Running back depth for Pack
The Packers selected Nichols in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 235th overall.
ANALYSIS
Nichols opted to stay close to home and spent his collegiate career at Central Michigan despite having offers from bigger schools. He had a dominant 2021 season, during which he posted 1,848 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns while also tallying 40 receptions. At 220 pounds, Nichols will likely be more of a two-down back -- at best -- as a pro, but there could be opportunity in the Green Bay backfield down the road with AJ Dillon set to hit free agency after the 2023 campaign.
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