The Eagles announced on Tuesday that they have signed defensive back Parry Nickerson to the practice squad. To make room for Nickerson, the Eagles released cornerback Ambry Thomas from the practice squad. The team also placed defensive back Brandon Johnson on the Practice Squad Injured list.
DB Parry Nickerson
Nickerson returns after spending the majority of the season with the team, appearing in five games. Nickerson registered two tackles in 12 defensive snaps, playing in Weeks 4-8. He chipped in with 60 snaps on special teams as well.
The 31-year-old Nickerson entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the New York Jets in 2018 out of Tulane. He played in all 16 games that season, starting two contests. Since his rookie year, Nickerson has played in games for the Jaguars, Packers, Vikings, and Dolphins. In Miami, Nickerson worked with Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio, who was the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator at the time. Nickerson presents inside-outside versatility for the defense.
Nickerson finished the 2024 season on the Eagles’ practice squad after originally joining the team before Training Camp. In 35 career games (three starts), Nickerson has posted 30 tackles, one tackle for loss, and a pass defensed.