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Nichols (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports. Nichols was forced out of Week 2 at Buffalo with a hamstring injury, but he recovered in time to suit up for Week 3. He'll resume a starting role on the defensive line next to Jerry Tillery.
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Nichols has exited Sunday's game against the Bills with a hamstring injury. Nichols is questionable to return, which will leave the team short-handed on the interior of the defensive line. Adam Butler and John Jenkins will both have an opportunity for extra snaps while Nichols is off the field.
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Nichols (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans. After logging limited practice both Thursday and Friday, Nichols will take the field Sunday. The 26-year-old defensive tackle has recorded four solo tackles through his first two games of 2022.
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The Raiders placed Nichols (undisclosed) on the PUP list Tuesday. Nichols signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Raiders in March, though his debut with the team could be delayed. If cleared from the PUP list ahead of Week 1, Nichols projects to hold a significant role along the defensive line after posting 51 total tackles and three sacks with Chicago in 2021.
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Nichols agreed Wednesday with the Raiders on a two-year, $11 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Nichols is a proven starter who will help shore up Las Vegas' defensive front. He enjoyed a career season with Chicago in 2021, recording 51 tackles and three sacks in 17 appearances.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 09/15 | Los Angeles | 16 |
| 3 | 09/22 | Detroit | 29 |
| 4 | 09/29 | Washington | 32 |
| 5 | 10/06 | @San Francisco | 31 |
| 6 | 10/13 | @Green Bay | 21 |
| 7 | 10/21 | Los Angeles | 12 |
| 8 | 10/27 | @Miami | 6 |
| 9 | 11/03 | Chicago | 5 |
| 10 | 11/10 | New York | 26 |
| 11 | BYE | - | - |
| 12 | 11/24 | @Seattle | 9 |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Minnesota | 23 |
| 14 | 12/08 | Seattle | 9 |
| 15 | 12/15 | New England | 24 |
| 16 | 12/22 | @Carolina | 27 |
| 17 | 12/29 | @Los Angeles | 16 |
| 18 | 01/05 | San Francisco | 31 |