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The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a promising running back to their roster for a Week 3 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. With Rico Dowdle out due to a toe injury, the Steelers announced that they are elevating Lew Nichols from their practice squad for the first time this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / August 27

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 1

Steelers Add Two RBs For Colts Game

Despite having a healthy running back room, the Pittsburgh Steelers elevated two players at the position from their practice squad ahead of a Week 9 bout with the Indianapolis Colts.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25, 2025

Steelers cut P Cameron Johnston, 12 others

The Steelers started moving on from some players late last week, and they continued the process this afternoon.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 29, 2025

Steelers Sign Former Eagles RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a swap to their backfield, releasing veteran Cordarrelle Patterson and signing former Philadelphia Eagles runner Lew Nichols, the team announced.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29, 2025

Steelers Announce Six Roster Moves

The Steelers announced six roster moves on Tuesday, including the release of veteran RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson. Pittsburgh also waived injured players LB Jeremiah Moon and WR Montana Lemonius-Craig. In corresponding moves, three players were signed, including RB Lew Nichols, TE Kevin Foelsch, and DT Domenique Davis.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28, 2025

Steelers Host Three Tight Ends & Two Running Backs For Tryout

The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted five tryout players, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The following are the players who tried out for the Steelers: TE Baylor Cupp TE Kevin Foelsch RB Jarveon Howard RB Lew Nichols TE Thomas Yassmin Nichols, 23, is a former seventh-round pick of the Packers back in 2023.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22, 2025

Eagles Signing DE Ogbo Okoronkwo

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Eagles are signing former Browns DE Ogbo Okoronkwo. Per Zach Berman, Philadelphia is also signing DT Jacob Skyes.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 25, 2025

Eagles Re-Sign RB Lew Nichols

The Philadelphia Eagles officially re-signed RB Lew Nichols to a contract on Tuesday. Nichols, 23, is a former seventh-round pick of the Packers back in 2023.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Bleeding Green Nation / February 1, 2025

Eagles practice squad shuffle: Tanner Muse returns, Lew Nichols gone

Seems like a good sign for Kenny Gainwell. Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Eagles released practice squad tight end Tanner Muse and signed running back Lew Nichols to their practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 1, 2025

Eagles Sign TE Nick Muse To PS, Release RB Lew Nichols

The Eagles announced that they have signed TE Nick Muse to the practice squad ahead of the Super Bowl and have released RB Lew Nichols from the unit. Muse, 26, signed with the Vikings in 2022 out of South Carolina but was waived after camp.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 26, 2024

The Thinking Behind Two Eagles Reunions

The Eagles reunited with a couple of players Thursday, signing quarterback Ian Book and running back Lew Nichols to the practice squad. Although head coach

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2024

Eagles are dangerously thin at three positions

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