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Detroit Native Lew Nichols Tries Out for Hometown Lions
25 Jul
Summary
- Lew Nichols, a former Central Michigan running back, tried out for the Detroit Lions
- Nichols was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2023 and spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad
- The Lions have several running backs behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and Craig Reynolds
In a recent development, the Detroit Lions held a tryout on Thursday with Lew Nichols, a local player with some minor experience in the NFC North. Nichols, a former Central Michigan running back, is a native of Detroit, so a potential homecoming could be on the horizon if the Lions decide to add him to their roster.
Nichols was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve during final roster cutdowns and waived about a week later. Nichols then latched on with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad and bounced on and off the team, but was on the practice squad when the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX earlier this year.
The Lions currently have a crowded backfield, with Sione Vaki, Kye Robichaux, and Jabari Small behind the trio of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and Craig Reynolds. However, the team's decision to bring in Nichols for a tryout suggests they may be interested in adding depth and potentially giving the Detroit native a chance to make the team.
