Eagles Release Veteran Cornerback Parry Nickerson to Open Roster Spot

The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson from their 53-man roster on Monday, creating an open spot as they enter their bye week. Nickerson, 31, played in five games this season, including eight defensive and eight special teams snaps in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Giants. This season, he accumulated 12 defensive and 60 special teams snaps, recording two tackles. A 2018 Jets sixth-round pick, he previously played for the Jaguars, Packers, Vikings, and Dolphins. Nickerson, who began the 2025 season on the practice squad before being activated on September 24, is a candidate to return to the practice squad. The move helps accommodate potential returns from Injured Reserve for Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, and Jakorian Bennett.