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Steelers Elevate Nichols Ahead of Rival Clash
2 Oct
Summary
- Lew Nichols elevated from practice squad for short-week game.
- Rico Dowdle ruled out, impacting Steelers' backfield depth.
- Jalen Ramsey expected to play despite a broken wrist.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are strengthening their running back depth by elevating Lew Nichols from the practice squad. This move comes ahead of a critical short-week game against a division rival. Nichols, a physical runner, provides much-needed depth and potential special teams contributions to a backfield facing injuries.
Nichols has a prior connection with the Steelers, having spent the 2025 season on their practice squad before signing a reserve/futures contract. He was previously drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2023 and spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. In college, Nichols led the nation with 1,710 rushing yards in 2021 and was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
The team will be without veteran running back Rico Dowdle, who has been ruled out for the game. This situation likely means another significant workload for lead running back Jaylen Warren, who had an impressive performance last week. In a piece of positive injury news, veteran defensive back Jalen Ramsey is expected to play despite a significant wrist injury.
