Steelers legendary QB wants to see 1 RB survive final roster cuts
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger has made a case for underrated running back Lew Nichols to make the initial 53-man roster.
As roster cuts continue to cut down the Pittsburgh Steelers' 53-man team, legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger remains adamant about one undervalued running back deserving a place on the roster. Speaking on a recent episode of Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, the team's quarterback lauded the high performance of Lew Nichols in the latest game.
"Nichols ran awesome last night," Roethlisberger remarked. "I think he, maybe, like said ‘Hey hey, don’t forget about me.’ I think he did enough last night to get himself a job. If not here, somewhere, but I think here." Nichols, who signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2023 before being released, has bounced between the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad and the Steelers since 2023.
He was ultimately waived by Pittsburgh, but was re-signed for the practice squad and made his NFL debut this preseason. Nichols' strong showing in preseason play, including 51 rushing yards on just 10 carries and two receptions for 15 receiving yards, has earned him praise from Roethlisberger. However, if Nichols makes the 53-man roster, it may come at the expense of a fan-favorite rookie.
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