The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran journeyman cornerback Parry Nickerson to their energetic roster on Friday, based on an official staff announcement.
Nickerson was one among 4 tryout gamers on the Eagles’ obligatory minicamp. The others have been large receiver Griffin Hebert, large receiver Brandon Smith (to not be confused with the Eagles linebacker and Penn State alumnus of the identical title), and kicker BT Potter.
Nickerson, who turns 30 in October, was initially a sixth-round choose by the New York Jets within the 2018 NFL Draft. Since then, he’s hung out with the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Inexperienced Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. All informed, he’s logged three begins in 30 profession video games performed.
5 of these video games got here with the Dolphins final yr, the place Nickerson overlapped with present Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. (Lastly, a Dolphins participant who doesn’t appear to hate Vic’s guts!)
The Eagles utilized Nickerson as a nickel cornerback throughout their minicamp practices. He’ll have a chance to compete for a roster spot, although he’s preventing an uphill battle in a crowded CB room.
