Professional career
New York Jets
Nickerson was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. [4]
Nickerson made his NFL debut on September 10, 2018, in a 48–17 win against the Detroit Lions, recording one tackle and receiving a taunting penalty on his first career play on defense. [5] He made his first career start on October 14, 2018, in a 42–34 win over the Indianapolis Colts, making four tackles and deflecting a pass.
Seattle Seahawks
On August 31, 2019, Nickerson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a conditional 2021 seventh-round pick. [6] He was waived on September 10, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad. [7] He was released on October 15. [8]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On October 17, 2019, Nickerson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. [9] He was waived on October 21, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] He was promoted to the active roster on December 3, 2019. [11]
Nickerson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jaguars on July 30, 2020, [12] and was activated six days later. [13] He was waived on September 5, 2020. [14]
Green Bay Packers
Nickerson signed with the Green Bay Packers on September 7, 2020. [15] He was placed on injured reserve on October 20, 2020. [16] He was designated to return from injured reserve on January 20, 2021, and began practicing with the team again, but he was not activated before the end of the postseason. [17]
Minnesota Vikings
On May 17, 2021, Nickerson signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [18] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [19] [20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022. [21]
Nickerson was released by the Vikings on August 30, 2022. [22] He was signed to the practice squad one day later. [23] He was released on September 27. [24] He was re-signed on November 15.
Miami Dolphins
On August 6, 2023, Nickerson signed with the Miami Dolphins. [25] On October 28, following the activation of Jalen Ramsey, Nickerson was released by the Dolphins. [26] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later. [27] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract. [28]
Philadelphia Eagles
On June 7, 2024, Nickerson signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. [29] He was released on August 26. [30] Nickerson was signed to the practice squad on October 15. [31] Nickerson won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX. [32] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 14, 2025. [33]
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