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Takes part in practice Nichols (toe) practiced Thursday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Nichols suffered a toe injury back in June, so it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field in the early days of training camp. The veteran looks set to reprise his usual starting role at defensive end across from Akiem Hicks (foot).

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should Chicago Bears extend Bilal Nichols The drafting of Bilal Nichols in the fifth round has turned into a smashing success for the Chicago Bears. Considering how far and few betwe...

JUNE 24, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Injures toe Nichols is nursing a toe injury, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The severity of Nichols' toe injury is unknown at this time. He saw his snaps increase in each of the last three seasons in Chicago and recorded a career high in tackles and sacks in 2020 with 40 and five, respectively. He currently projects to start opposite Akiem Hicks at defensive end this year.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should Bilal Nichols outsnap Eddie Goldman for Chicago Bears in 2021? When the Chicago Bears have three defensive linemen on the field we know that they will roll with their top three of Akiem Hicks, Bilal Nich...

JUNE 16, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Bears sticking with plan to start Dalton at QB

A few veteran players were unable to practice at the first day of Chicago Bears minicamp but coach Matt Nagy still wound up being questioned about the starting quarterback position...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows improvement in 2020 Nichols was inactive for the Bears' 35-16 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Nichols has seen his snaps increase in each of his three seasons with the Bears, and he ended the season with 591 snaps to go along with career highs in tackles with 40 and sacks with five. He's signed with the team through 2021, and it's possible that he continues to show improvement, and he could become a player to watch in IDP leagues.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Nichols credits Akiem Hicks for breakout season Chicago Bears defensive lineman Bilal Nichols has had a breakout season and it's thanks in large part to Akiem Hicks mentoring him.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Continues hot streak Nichols recorded a sack and seven tackles in the Bears' 33-27 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Nichols recorded a sack for the third straight game, giving him six sacks since Week 6, and he also exceeded four tackles for the first time this season. He'll potentially be in position to continue his hot streak in Week 16 against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Emergence of Bilal Nichols Coming at Right Time for Bears Chicago Bears defensive lineman Bilal Nichols is taking that next step in a crucial third year for the franchise.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Records fourth sack of season Nichols recorded a sack and two tackles in Chicago's 36-7 victory over the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Nichols has posted between three and four tackles in six of his last eight games while recording four sacks since Week 6, and his upside games give him IDP value in deep leagues.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky outplays Watson, Bears stop skid, beat Texans 36-7

Mitchell Trubisky outplayed Deshaun Watson in their first meeting since they entered the NFL by throwing for three touchdowns and the Chicago Bears snapped a six-game losing streak...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Intercepts a pass Nichols picked off a pass while adding a sack and four tackles in Chicago's 34-30 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact After a slow start to the season, Nichols has averaged three tackles along with thee sacks over the last seven games, but he'll likely he remain a low upside fantasy option in the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Nichols talks loss to Detroit | Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

Matthew Stafford threw for 402 yards and three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson scored from the 5 after Romeo Okwara strip-sacked Mitchell Trubisky with about two minutes left

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 things you may not know about Bilal Nichols Nose tackle Bilal Nichols recorded his first sack of the season against the Carolina Panthers. Here are five things you might not know about...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Posts first sack of season Nichols recorded a sack and three tackles in Chicago's 23-16 victory over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Nichols is averaging fewer than two tackles per game, and unless he sees a spike in production, his IDP value will remain minimal.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal Nichols tosses Bridgewater to ground for HUGE sack Chicago Bears nose tackle Bilal Nichols sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • NFL.COM

Bears embrace routine as they try to bounce back

Veteran defensive lineman Akiem Hicks was ready to embrace the routine

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Eddie Goldman opting out, Bilal Nichols is in the spotlight for Bears Bilal Nichols will need to emerge as a star for the Chicago Bears. The Chicago Bears took a chance on a fifth-round defensive tackle out of...

JULY 28, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Chicago Bears 2020 Breakout Candidate: DE Bilal Nichols We take a look at defensive lineman Bilal Nichols and if he's ready to break out next season for the Chicago Bears.

JUNE 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Bears sticking with plan to start Dalton at QB

Trubisky outplays Watson, Bears stop skid, beat Texans 36-7

Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

Bears embrace routine as they try to bounce back