STEPHEN NICHOLAS RUMORS

Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas Doubtful, CB Brent Grimes Questionable Vs Giants

The Atlanta Falcons finished practice yesterday a lot more confident their top cornerback will be available tomorrow against the Giants. Brent Grimes, who missed the team’s regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, missed practice Wednesday as a precautionary measure due to a knee issue but practiced on a limited basis Thursday and yesterday. “It’s the playoffs,...
Via GridironFans.com  |  January 06, 2012

Falcons hold out CB Grimes, LB Nicholas for second straight day

The Atlanta Falcons held out cornerback Brent Grimes and linebacker Stephen Nicholas from Thursday's practice.
Via NFL.com  |  January 05, 2012

Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas Unlikely To Play Vs Giants

Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (toe injury) worked out with the team's athletic performance staff Monday. “I would say that right now it’s doubtful that he’ll be able to come back this week,” head coach Mike Smith said. With Nicholas out and Mike Peterson on injured reserve, Spencer Adkins, a third-year player, played about 25 snaps in the base defense against Tampa...
Via GridironFans.com  |  January 02, 2012

Falcons missing Grimes, Nicholas against Bucs

The Falcons are without cornerback Brent Grimes and the Buccaneers are missing two receivers, including starter Arrelious Benn, for Sunday's game. The Falcons also are without another defensive starter, linebacker Stephen Nicholas, who is missing his second straight game with a toe injury. Grimes missed three straight games following minor surgery on his right knee before returning...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 01, 2012

Saints scratch Ingram, Nicholas out for Falcons

The New Orleans Saints have scratched running back Mark Ingram and linebacker Jonathan Casillas for Monday night's game against Atlanta, while the Falcons have scratched starting linebacker Stephen Nicholas. Ingram, who has a toe injury on his left foot, and Casillas, who has a sore right knee, both sat out practice all week and had been listed as doubtful. Nicholas, who played...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 26, 2011

Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas, WR Kerry Meier Ruled Doubtful For Monday Night

The Falcons will likely be thin at linebacker and wide receiver against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Linebacker Stephen Nicholas (toe), wide receiver Kerry Meier (groin) and cornerback Kelvin Hayden (dislocated toe) were listed as doubtful in the team’s official injury report. Listed as questionable is: CB Brent Grimes. Listed as probable are: DE John Abraham , WR Harry...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 24, 2011

INJURY REPORT: Turner and Nicholas miss practice

110804 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks, left, defends against wide receiver Eric Weems during one on one plays at training camp in Flowery Branch on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons are getting second-year cornerback Dominique Franks ready for nickel back action against the Saints because Kelvin...
Via ajc.com  |  December 22, 2011

INJURY REPORT: Nicholas returns, leaves with new injury

Falcons linebacker (56) Sean Weatherspoon comes up with the fumble by the Jaguars' Jarett Dillard on a kick return, setting up a touchdown run by Michael Turner for a 17-0 Falcons lead during 1st half action. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com Linebacker Stephen Nicholas, who missed the past two games with a quadriceps injury, returned to the starting lineup but suffered a knee...
Via ajc.com  |  December 16, 2011

INACTIVES: Grimes, Nicholas and Hayden

Bank of America Stadium today. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com) CHARLOTTE — ATLANTA Inactives: Quarterback John Parker Wilson, cornerback Brent Grimes, cornerback Kelvin Hayden, linebacker Stephen Nicholas, center Brett Romberg, guard/tackle Kirk Chambers and defensive end Cliff Mattnews.  CAROLINA Inactives: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen, cornerback Brandon Hogan...
Via ajc.com  |  December 11, 2011

Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas Sidelined With Thigh Injury

Falcons starting OLB Stephen Nicholas has left the field with a thigh injury, His return to the game is questionable. The Falcons run a lot of nickel packages, and Nicholas sits in that package. The injury affects Atlanta, but not as seriously as it could. Source: CBS Sports Attached Thumbnails
Via GridironFans.com  |  November 27, 2011
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