Most guys who vanish for 707 days don’t come back. They sell insurance, coach high school DBs, or fade into dynasty-league trivia. For almost two years, his cleats gathered dust while the league played on.
That was Parry Nickerson’s reality. He kept practicing, waiting, and hoping for another shot at Sunday glory. His journey was a relentless grind. This is a story about staying ready when your moment seems lost forever.
On Sunday, the 30-year-old cornerback—cut in August, living on the practice squad—rode a silent elevator up to the Eagles’ active roster. The Eagles’ $1.17 million cornerback shattered his 707-day regular season drought in a 31-25 win over Tampa Bay.