Lew Nichols Back with Steelers | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Lew Nichols is back on the Steelers’ practice squad, donning the iconic number 31—once worn by Hall of Famer Donnie Shell—after switching from 35 as Jamel Dean took over that spot. Known for his relentless, downhill running style and “bred” mentality of grinding through games, Nichols aims to add depth to Pittsburgh’s backfield. A seventh-round pick in 2023 out of Central Michigan, where he led the FBS in rushing and earned MAC Player of the Year, he’s bounced between teams—including Green Bay and Philly—before returning to the Steelers with a focus on hard-nosed play and proving his worth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c912188460ff9efe