Aaron Parker (American football) explained

Aaron Parker
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 May 1998
Birth Place:Prince George's County, Maryland
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:208
High School:Gwynn Park
(Brandywine, Maryland)
College:Rhode Island
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-CAA (2018, 2019)
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns

Aaron Parker (born May 21, 1998) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Rhode Island.

College career

Parker played for the Rhode Island Rams for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 216 receptions for 3,460 yards and 30 touchdowns in 44 games played.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Parker signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL draft.[2] He was waived by the Cowboys during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and was resigned to the team's practice squad the following day[3] [4] After the season Parker was re-signed by the Cowboys to a reserve/futures contract on January 4, 2021.[5] He was waived at the end of the preseason on August 31, 2021.[6]

Carolina Panthers

Parker was signed by the Carolina Panthers to their practice squad on September 2, 2021.[7] Parker was elevated to the Panthers' active roster on October 24, 2021.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 10, 2022.[9] He was waived on May 12, 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs

Parker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on June 16, 2022. He was waived on August 27, 2022.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhode Island boasts trio of prospects at NFL Combine. ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 24, 2020. October 23, 2021.
  2. Web site: URI seniors Aaron Parker, Kyle Murphy sign NFL deals. The Providence Journal. April 25, 2020. October 23, 2021.
  3. Web site: Cowboys 2020 Roster Cut, Trade and Practice Squad Tracker: Who's out, who survives the bubble. K.D.. Drummond. Cowboys Wire. USA Today. September 5, 2020. October 23, 2021.
  4. Web site: Cowboys Practice Squad Formed - With 2 Tricks (Including Carr). Mike. Carr. SI.com. September 6, 2020. October 23, 2021.
  5. Web site: Cowboys' Aaron Parker: Signs with Cowboys. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 4, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  6. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53. Rob. Phillips. DallasCowboys.com. August 31, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  7. Web site: Former URI WR Aaron Parker Signs With Carolina Panthers Practice Squad. Nick. Coit. ABC6.com. September 2, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  8. Web site: Panthers officially sign Ameer Abdullah, promote two wideouts from practice squad. Josh. Alper. Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. October 23, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  9. Web site: Panthers sign 10, including quarterback P.J. Walker. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. January 10, 2022.
  10. Web site: Chiefs announce first roster moves ahead of 53-man deadline. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. August 27, 2022.