BILAL NICHOLS NEWS

Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season

The Bears are trying to find meaning in their final three games and for young players such as Justin Fields and Darnell Mooney it's easy

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

The Seattle Seahawks have only the slightest glimmer of playoff hopes remaining going into their matchup with the Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Nichols (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official team site reports.

Impact The defensive end tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday and will now enter the league's protocols. Nichols becomes the 13th member of the team to be on the COVID-19 list, joining the likes of starters Allen Robinson and Eddie Jackson amongst others. Additonally, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reported Tuesday that 21 players tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Quinn's edge pressure creates combo sack with Bilal Nichols LB Robert Quinn and DL Bilal Nichols team up for the Bears' second sack of the game.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bilal Nichols sniffs out screen pass for TFL Bears DL Bilal Nichols tackles Lions RB Jamaal Williams on a screen pass for a tackle-for-loss.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Notches sack Nichols tallied a sack and two tackles in the Bears' 29-27 loss to the Steelers on Monday.

Impact Nichols broke a streak of five games without a sack, and he now has two on the season. In addition, after posting 11 tackles over the first three games of the season, he's only recorded two in each of the last three games, making him a low-floor scoring option in IDP leagues.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Nichols won't be suspended for punch that got him ejected in Bucs loss Finally, some good news to come out of the Bears’ embarrassing loss to the Bucs as Bilal Nichols won’t be suspended after punch.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3

Tom Brady became the first player to throw 600 career touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Chicago Bears 38-3 for the best seven-game start in franchise history

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears' Bilal Nichols ejected after throwing punch at Buccaneers' Ryan Jensen The ejection came in the third quarter as the Buccaneers were closing in on the Bears' goal line, trying to extend a 32-point lead.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears' Bilal Nichols ejected after punching Bucs' Ryan Jensen Chicago Bears defensive lineman Bilal Nichols was ejected in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for throwin...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suiting up for Week 7 Nichols (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Nichols popped up on the injury report late in the week and did not practice Thursday or Friday. Nevertheless, he'll suit up against Tampa Bay and serve as a rotational player along the Bears' defensive line.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable for Week 7 Nichols (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

Impact Nichols didn't practice Thursday or Friday and is considered questionable for Week 7. The 25-year-old defensive end has played in all six games for the Bears this season and has recorded 19 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery. If he is sidelined Sunday, Mario Edwards will likely see an increased role against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Jahns: Bears DT Bilal Nichols is one to watch. He... - The Athletic Bears DT Bilal Nichols is one to watch. He didn't practice the past two days because of his knee injury. But he is listed as questionable.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bilal Nichols: 'Everybody wants to see the next person succeed' ' Press Conferences Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols addresses the media on Thursday prior to practice at Halas Hall.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Lions' Campbell keeps taking risks; results not there yet

First-year Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has gone for it on fourth down a league-high 10 times

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trouble in the red zone hurts Lions in 24-14 loss to Bears

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions struggled in the red zone during a 24-14 loss to the Chicago Bears

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovers a fumble Nichols recorded two tackles and a fumble recovery in the Bears' 24-14 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Nichols is averaging three tackles while posting a sack and a recovered fumble on the season, making him an IDP with upside based on big-play potential.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears take advantage of Bilal Nichols'... - The Athletic The Bears take advantage of Bilal Nichols' fumble recovery on Jared Goff's botched snap with a 6-play, 89-yard drive. David Montgomery had o...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions snap ricochets off Goff straight to Bilal Nichols In one of the most bizarre turnovers you'll ever see in an NFL game, Bears DL Bilal Nichols recovers a bad snap by the Detroit Lions.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bilal Nichols vs. Browns 'We get to hunt' ' Mic'd Up Go on the field with the Bears as defensive lineman Bilal Nichols is mic'd up for the Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Notches sack Nichols collected a sack and four tackles in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Nichols had just one tackle in the season opener, but he came alive against the Bengals. After breaking out last year with 40 tackles and five sacks, those numbers are definitely attainable this season for the Bears' starting defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off Chicago's injury report Nichols (toe) isn't listed on the Bears' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Nichols appears to have finally healed from a toe injury he picked up in the Bears' preseason game against the Bills. The injury won't affect Nichols' Week 1 status as he is slated to start at defensive end across from Akiem Hicks.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing toe injury Nichols (toe) will not practice Monday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Coach Matt Nagy said Nichols is dealing with an injury picked up during Saturday's preseason contest against the Bills, but it's worth noting the defensive end also dealt with a toe issue back in June. Nagy also said that Nichols' injury isn't anything that should endanger his status for Week 1.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'It's been such a long journey': Bears' Bilal Nichols has developed from hidden gem to defensive stalwart An inside look at the scouting process behind the Bears' find of DT Bilal Nichols, their next draft pick in line for a contract extension.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With Eddie Goldman rejoining Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols, can the Chicago Bears defensive line set the tone for another special defense? The Chicago Bears bring back a solid, experienced defensive line group driven by Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM