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Lew Nichols has a strong hold on the RB3 job...Nichols paced the Steelers running back room and led them in touches...Nichols was always the third RB in line to get touches during drills and team periods...The way things played out in the preseason game and where the team has him playing in practice suggests they are at least strongly considering Nichols for the role.
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Nichols has clear RB3 role lock with first/second-team reps and TD production.
Nichols has a strong hold on the RB3 job; despite averaging just 3.6 yards per carry in the preseason opener, he paced the Steelers running back room and led them in touches. In practice, Nichols was on the field with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle with the first and second teams while Eli Heidenreich and Kaleb Johnson were relegated to the second practice field with the third and fourth teams. Nichols was always the third RB in line to get touches during drills and team periods, scored several touchdowns during 11-on-11 drills, and has the clear support of the offense. The way things played out in the preseason game and where the team has him playing in practice suggests they are at least strongly considering Nichols for the role; he could be on the verge of making the team with a strong finish to the preseason.
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