Lew Nichols

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Lew Nichols in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a contract with the Steelers in July of 2025.
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RBPittsburgh Steelers
July 29, 2025
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.
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Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers 2024 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

57151%
44539%
1059%
272%
101%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Lew Nichols' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After racking up over 2,100 yards from scrimmage for Central Michigan in 2021, Nichols took a step back in his final collegiate season (just 729 total yards) and fell to the Packers in the seventh round of this year's draft. Green Bay possesses one of the top backfield duos in the league in Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, so even if Nichols makes the cut, it'll be primarily as insurance. The third spot on the depth chart is up for grabs, though, and the bruising Nichols will be in the mix. However, he'll have to beat out both Patrick Taylor and Tyler Goodson - two players with more experience in Green Bay's system.
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Cut by Philly
RBFree Agent
July 22, 2025
The Eagles waived Nichols on Tuesday.
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Back with Philly
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
February 25, 2025
The Eagles signed Nichols on Tuesday.
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Parts ways with Philadelphia again
RBFree Agent
February 1, 2025
The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Saturday.
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Signed to Eagles' practice squad
RBFree Agent
January 30, 2025
Philadelphia signed Nichols to the practice squad Thursday.
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No longer on Philly's practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 31, 2024
The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Tuesday.
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