In 2010, while with the Titans, Nickey was ejected from a game against the San Diego Chargers after he shoved an official in the back during a retaliation with Chargers player Scott Mruczkowski.
In 2010, while playing for the Tennessee Titans, Nickey was ejected from a game against the San Diego Chargers due to a physical altercation with an official and a Chargers player.