Parry Nickerson Injury News & Updates
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Signing with Miami
Nickerson agreed to sign with the Dolphins on Sunday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson went unsigned after failing to win a roster spot with the Vikings in 2022, but he'll now have an opportunity to compete for a spot on the Dolphins' roster ahead of the 2023 campaign. He seems like a long shot to remain with Miami for the start of the regular season.
Aug 30, 2022
Released by Vikings
The Vikings released Nickerson on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson sustained a lower leg injury in mid-August but tallied two solo tackles while playing 29 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps during Saturday's preseason finale against the Broncos. While he seems to have moved past his prior injury, he'll be forced to seek out other opportunities ahead of the regular season.
Jan 8, 2022
Restored and elevated
Nickerson (illness) was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad after being activated from the practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson hasn't appeared in a game since Week 5, though he'll be active again for the season finale. He has played exclusively on special teams and figures to fill a similar role Sunday against the Bears.
Jan 4, 2022
Lands on COVID list
Nickerson was placed on the Vikings' practice squad COVID list, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports, as a result of testing positive for the virus, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson has appeared in three games for the Vikings this season. He'll have to clear COVID protocols quickly if he wants to finish the season on the Vikings' practice field.
May 17, 2021
Remaining in NFC North
The Vikings signed Nickerson (hamstring) to a contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson spent time with the Packers last season, though a hamstring injury limited him to just a single appearance. The fourth-year corner will now have his work cut out to compete for a depth role in Minnesota.
Jan 20, 2021
Returning to practice
The Packers designated Nickerson (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinelreports.
ANALYSIS
The transaction kicks off a 21-day practice window for Nickerson, wherein the Packers can evaluate him for activation to the roster. The third-year cornerback will likely contribute exclusively on special teams if he does managed to return to Green Bay's roster.
Oct 20, 2020
Lands on injured reserve
Nickerson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Packers on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old exited Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay with the hamstring injury in his first action of the season, and he'll now spend at least the next three games on injured reserve. It's unclear how long Nickerson is expected to be sidelined by the injury.
Oct 18, 2020
Exits contest Sunday
Nickerson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bucaneers.
ANALYSIS
This is tough news for Nickerson, as Sunday marked his first game active for the season having been a healthy scratch to this point. As long as the Tulane product is sidelined, look for Ka'dar Hollman and Chandon Sullivan to see a slight uptick in snaps.
Sep 8, 2020
Joining Green Bay
Nickerson was signed by the Packers on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson should provide some secondary depth in Green Bay. He has appeared in 20 games between the Jets and Jaguars, totaling 27 combined tackles.
Sep 7, 2020
Let go by Jacksonville
Nickerson cleared waivers Sunday and became a free agent, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson went unclaimed on waivers and wasn't retained on the team's practice squad. The 2018 sixth-round pick has 20 NFL games under his belt, so he should be able to find another practice squad before the season commences.
Aug 5, 2020
Comes off COVID-19 list
The Jaguars activated Nickerson (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson has now been cleared to rejoin teammates at the early portions of camp, so he'll resume competing for a depth role in Jacksonville's linebacker corps.
Aug 1, 2020
Joins COVID-19 list
The Jaguars placed Nickerson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Nickerson is one of six Jacksonville players to either test positive for COVID-19 or have been in recent contact with someone who tested positive. Once he logs the necessary number of negative tests, he'll be allowed to join the strength and conditioning part of camp.
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