Lew Nichols

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
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. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Eagles in January of 2024.
Sticking around Philly
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
January 18, 2024
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.
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#% of Team Snaps

64655%
44338%
676%
303%
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2023 Lew Nichols Split Stats
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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' 11"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
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Added to Philly's practice squad
RBFree Agent
October 16, 2023
The Eagles signed Nichols to their practice squad Monday.
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Leaving Titletown
RBFree Agent
Shoulder
September 7, 2023
Green Bay waived Nichols (shoulder) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Reverts to IR
RBGreen Bay Packers
Shoulder
August 31, 2023
Nichols (shoulder) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Waived with injury designation
RBFree Agent
Shoulder
August 29, 2023
The Packers waived/injured Nichols (shoulder) on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Will get settlement
RBFree Agent
Shoulder
August 29, 2023
Nichols (shoulder) will reach an injury settlement with the Packers on Tuesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
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