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Lions give tryout to Detroit native and former CMU running back Lew Nichols

Lions give tryout to Detroit native and former CMU running back Lew Nichols

USA Today3 days ago
The Lions held a tryout Thursday with a local player that already has some minor experience in the NFC North. Former Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols tried out for the Lions, per Jeremy Reisman of SB Nation. Nichols is also a native of Detroit, so a potential homecoming could be on the horizon if the Lions add Nichols.
Nichols was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round in 2023. He would be placed on injured reserve during final roster cutdowns and waived about a week later. He latched on with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad and would bounce on and off with the team, but was on the practice squad when the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX. He was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.
The Lions currently have Sione Vaki, Kye Robichaux and Jabari Small behind the trio of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds.
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