The Cardinals placed Nichols (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, and he is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Nichols won't return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to a stinger, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Nichols (undisclosed) has returned to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Nichols (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a stinger injury.

Arizona plans to sign Nichols to a three-year, $21 million contract, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Nichols (hamstring/hand) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Nichols has exited Sunday's game against the Bills with a hamstring injury.