AJ PARKER NEWS

Gets tryout Parker (undisclosed) worked out with the Giants on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Parker was waived by the Panthers with a non-football, undisclosed injury in May. There was no word on the specific nature, nor severity of his injury, but his workout with New York indicates his health is back up to par. The cornerback will have his work cut out for him to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster should he ultimately get a chance to join training camp.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Works out for Seattle Parker worked out for the Seahawks on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Parker was let go by the 49ers in early September after he reached an injury settlement with the team following a hamstring injury, but he now appears ready to return to action. The cornerback played in three games with the Lions last season, recording 11 tackles.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Parker signs back to the Lions practice squad Cornerback AJ Parker signs back to the Lions practice squad

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Let go by Detroit The Lions waived Parker (hip) Friday.

Impact Parker was held out of last Sunday's win over the Packers with a hip injury, though he did not appear on Detroit's Week 10 injury report before being let go Friday. The 24-year-old cornerback logged 103 defensive snaps over the Lions' previous three games, recording 11 tackles over that span. Parker was previously waived as part of Detroit's final roster cuts in late August before re-signing with the team Oct. 8, and he could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he's unable to secure a roster spot elsewhere.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Parker (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Parker will be sidelined for Week 9 due to a hip injury he picked up during the team's Week 8 loss to Miami. The second-year defensive back had seen a modest role over the past two games, but his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Detroit's secondary.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers visit Detroit in matchup of slumping NFC North teams

The Green Bay Packers are trying to snap a four-game losing streak and the Detroit Lions are attempting to break out of a five-game skid as they match up

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Tagovailoa aids Dolphins' turnaround in 31-27 win over Lions

Tua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead, 11-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki late in the third quarter, capping the Miami Dolphins’ rally from a double-digit, second-half deficit for a...

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Sunday Parker (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Parker sustained an apparent hip injury during Sunday's matchup against Miami and is considered questionable to return. The 24-year-old collected three tackles before his departure, but Will Harris, Jeff Okudah and Jerry Jacobs are slated to handle the bulk of the team's cornerback work for the remainder of the afternoon should Parker remain out.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions sign AJ Parker, Maurice Alexander from practice squad; Quintez Cephus to IR The Detroit Lions signed CB AJ Parker and return man Maurice Alexander off the practice squad and placed WR Quintez Cephus on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions' AJ Parker on improved strength, conditioning Justin Rogers talks to Lions nickel back AJ Parker about putting on 10 pounds in offseason. \

AUGUST 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Bulked-up AJ Parker holding down Lions' nickel corner job, but challengers loom Even though the Lions brought in some fresh blood this year, AJ Parker is seeing nearly every first-team rep when the team has been in a nic...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions giving Harris chance to earn starting cornerback spot

Under a previous head coach and front office, Detroit drafted Will Harris in 2019 to play safety

AUGUST 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Highly successful rookie year Parker registered 50 tackles, seven pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble over 13 games in 2021.

Impact After the previous regime whiffed on expensive nickel cornerback Justin Coleman, Detroit's new-look front office did well to upgrade the position and save money in the process last offseason. The key was acquiring Parker, who not only earned a significant role as an undrafted free agent over Nickell Robey-Coleman and Corn Elder, but also made a number of big plays. Along with fellow undrafted gem Jerry Jacobs, the Kansas State product is one of two young, cheap building blocks in the secondary that could help Detroit get out of the NFC North cellar in the coming years.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Saturday Parker (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Parker was designated to return from IR on Thursday but apparently won't need anywhere close to the allotted three weeks to return. He'll be back in his depth role in the Lions' secondary Sunday against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice The Lions have designated Parker (ankle) for return from IR.

Impact Parker has missed the last three games while on IR, but he will now begin a 21-day window to resume practicing with the team. The Lions can add Parker to the active roster at any point in that span, making Sunday's game against the Cardinals his earliest possible chance to retake the field.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Parker (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Parker had already been ruled out for Thursday after not being able to practice all week. The rookie corner has been a key contributor in the Lions' secondary and will be sorely missed while he recuperates from the injury. The Lions will now likely rely on Bobby Price and Mark Gilbert to cover the hole left by Parker.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday Parker (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Bears.

Impact Parker suffered the injury in the Lions' Week 11 loss to the Browns and hasn't been able to participate in practice all week. The 23-year-old Kansas State product has been a consistent contributor in the Lions' secondary this season, seeing his role grow week-to-week. Bobby Price and Mark Gilbert will now likely be pushed into greater opportunity in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Sunday Parker (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Parker notched two tackles before leaving the Lions' Week 11 matchup in the second half. If he is unable to return, Mark Gilbert and Jerry Jacobs will likely see increased snaps the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Wednesday Parker (neck) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact After he missed the Week 8 contest against Philadelphia, expect Parker to be back on the field Sunday barring any setbacks. The nickelback's return to practice is great news for a Lions secondary that has struggled with injury this season. Opposing quarterbacks have only completed 61 percent of passes against the young corner so far this year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 8 Parker (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

Impact Parker appears to have avoided a serious injury, as he was able to return to practice this week, but he still isn't game ready and will be sidelined Sunday. The rookie cornerback's absence will likely allow Bobby Price and Mark Gilbert to see increased snaps against Philly on Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Parker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact All things considered, Parker's questionable tag should prompt a sigh of relief from the Detroit faithful, as the team feared a serious injury when he got hurt in Week 7 against the Rams. He was unable to practice Thursday but logged limited practices Wednesday and Friday. The rookie cornerback picked up his first career pass defensed prior to getting injured last week and has racked up 27 tackles through seven games.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serious injury feared The Lions fear Parker (shoulder) suffered a serious injury in Sunday's loss to the Rams, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Coach Dan Campbell said Parker could be "down for a while" due to the injury. Further clarity on the severity of Parker's shoulder injury could still surface, but it sounds like he's probably going to miss Detroit's Week 8 matchup with the Eagles and could be out beyond that point as well.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19

Matthew Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Jalen Ramsey made an end zone interception on his 27th birthday with five minutes left in th...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Injures shoulder Sunday Parker (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams.

Impact Parker registered four tackles (two solo) before leaving Sunday's matchup against the Rams in the fourth quarter. If he is unable to return, Bobby Price will likely overtake the nickel cornerback duties for the remainder of the contest.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE