The Steelers signed Nichols to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nichols stuck with the Steelers' practice squad for the entire 2025 season and was elevated once for the Week 9 win over the Colts. The running back played 21 percent of special-teams snaps in the victory, getting his foot in the door as he looks to compete for a spot on the 2026 roster.

Nichols reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Nichols received his first elevation of the campaign ahead of Sunday's win over Indianapolis and recorded six snaps on special teams, making one tackle on kick coverage. That marked his first regular-season NFL action after being drafted by Green Bay in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Nichols was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nichols has been on the Steelers' practice squad all season. If he is active for game day and enters Sunday's game against the Colts, it will mark his first regular-season snaps as a pro. Per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nichols will line up for a special teams role, if active.

Nichols signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nichols went unclaimed on waivers, opening the door for him to remain in the Steelers organization as a depth option. He'll be joined on the practice squad by Trey Sermon while Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell begin the season on the 53-man roster.

The Steelers waived Nichols on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2023 seventh-rounder caught on with the Steelers in late July after being let go by the Eagles. He finished the preseason with 11 carries for 87 yards and five catches (on eight targets) for 36 yards. Nichols' efforts weren't enough to crack the 53-man roster, and he'll have the opportunity to sign with a team in need of backfield depth if he clears waivers.

Pittsburgh signed Nichols on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nichols spent time on the Eagles' practice squad during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, though he never got a chance to make his regular-season NFL debut with the team. He now gets a chance to compete during training camp with the Steelers.

The Eagles waived Nichols on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nicholas was cut in order to make room for the signing of veteran edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo. Nichols, who'll turn 24 next month, has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.

The Eagles signed Nichols on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nichols spent chunks of the 2024 season on the Eagles' practice squad but was cut again ahead of the Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. A seventh-round pick by the Packers in the 2023 Draft, Nichols has yet to appear in a regular-season game in the NFL. He'll compete for a job this offseason.

The Eagles cut Nichols from their practice squad Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a roller-coaster season for Nichols, who was first cut by the Eagles in late August after spending the offseason on a reserve/future contract. He was signed to Philadelphia's practice squad in late December but was cut five days later, and he then re-signed with the practice squad this past Thursday before being let go again Saturday. Tight end Nick Muse was brought back to the Eagles' practice squad Saturday in a corresponding move.

Philadelphia signed Nichols to the practice squad Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 2023 seventh-round pick spent most of the 2024 regular season as a free agent after failing to make the Eagles' 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August. He had a brief stint on Philadelphia's practice squad in late December, but he subsequently let go on New Year's Eve. Nichols' addition to the Eagles' practice squad provides depth at running back due to Kenneth Gainwell being in concussion protocol while also working through a knee injury. The Eagles cut tight end Nick Muse in order to make room for Nichols on the practice squad.