Jets' Will Parks: Fills in nicely with nine tackles
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Parks totaled a game-high nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.
Parks filled in admirably for Lamarcus Joyner (hip). The 28-year-old backup safety came into the game with five tackles (four solo) all season while playing primarily on special teams. Despite this performance, Parks will likely be relegated to his previous role once Joyner's deemed healthy enough to play.
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Jets' Will Parks: Claimed off waivers
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Parks was claimed off waivers from the Dolphins on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Parks was a sixth-round selection of the Broncos in 2016 and has spent time with the Chiefs, 49ers and Dolphins in 2021. With Elijah Riley trying to clear concussion protocols and Sharrod Neasman on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Jets could be very thin at safety come Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Dolphins' Will Parks: Signed off practice squad
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Parks was signed off the 49ers' practice squad by the Dolphins on Tuesday.
Parks is a six-year veteran who signed with the Chiefs in the offseason but didn't stick around, ultimately landing with the 49ers' practice squad. With Brandon Jones (elbow) questionable for Sunday against the Panthers, Parks could step right into a reserve role as soon as this weekend.
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Chiefs' Will Parks: Gets one-year deal with Chiefs
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Kansas City signed Parks to a one-year contract Wednesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Parks played in 10 total games between the Broncos and Eagles last season, and he'll now provide some depth for the Chiefs' secondary. Now having put together back-to-back seasons with less than 20 total tackles, however, it's safe to leave Parks off the fantasy radar in IDP formats.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Back in Mile High City
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The Broncos claimed Parks off waivers from the Eagles on Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Parks wasn't getting much playing time behind starting safeties Jalen Mills and Rodney McLeod in Philadelphia, but he could get an immediate opportunity in Denver. The Broncos placed slot corner Bryce Callahan (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday, re-opening the role that Parks served in with the team last season. He allowed 264 receiving yards and three touchdowns over 14 games in 2019. Parks may not clear the COVID-19 protocols for the Week 13 matchup against the Chiefs, but he could be on the field the following week against Carolina.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Cleared to play Sunday
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Parks does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Texans, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Parks upgraded his practice activity each day of the week, finishing with a full one Friday. The 25-year-old notched his first sack of the year while playing 52 snaps in Week 13. He last played more than 20 in Week 6.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Nursing hand injury
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Parks didn't practice Wednesday due to a hand injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Parks underwent surgery on his hand/thumb in mid-October and missed two games, but it's unclear if the current injury is related to the procedure. The 25-year-old's status for Week 14 should receive additional clarity based on his practice participation the rest of the week.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Practices fully Wednesday
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Parks (hand/thumb) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Parks underwent surgery on his hand/thumb in mid-October but appears primed to retake the field coming out of the Broncos' bye week. The 25-year-old figures to reclaim his role as Denver's third safety this week at Minnesota.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Undergoes surgery
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Parks underwent surgery Friday on his hand/thumb and is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks through the Broncos' bye, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
This timeline means Parks' earliest return date would be Nov. 17 against the Vikings. His absence means Trey Marshall could be called upon more frequently providing depth in the Broncos' secondary.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Expected to miss games
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Coach Vic Fangio said Friday that Parks (hand) "will be out a couple weeks," Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Parks suffered a fractured hand during Thursday's loss to the Chiefs, the severity of which will likely require him to undergo surgery. The 25-year-old is almost certainly facing a multi-game absence, though an official timetable for his recovery remains undisclosed.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Out with fractured hand
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Parks said after Thursday's loss to the Chiefs that he sustained a fractured hand and will require surgery, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Parks suffered the injury during the second quarter and was initially labeled questionable to return, but he was eventually ruled out. There's no official timeline for his return, but the 25-year-old figures to face a multi-week absence, at least.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Misses practice Thursday
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Parks was sidelined from Thursday's practice due to a slight hamstring injury, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Parks is currently projected to back up Justin Simmons at free safety this year. It sounds like the Broncos are erring on the side of caution here in order to avoid a lingering injury. His absence will give Dymonte Thomas and Shamarko Thomas a chance to make an impression in the secondary.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Avoids structural damage
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Head coach Vance Joseph indicated that Parks (knee) avoided structural damage and is only dealing with a bruise,Troy Renck of Denver 7 Newsreports.
Parks exited Saturday's preseason game with a knee injury, but it appears the safety has avoided a serious injury. It's unclear if he'll be forced to miss any time, but Parks should at least be alright for the start of the regular season.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Injures knee
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Parks suffered a knee injury and is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.
Prior to injuring his knee, Parks recorded two tackles. He's been a durable member of the Broncos' secondary, having not missed a game in two seasons.
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Broncos' Will Parks: Active in training camp
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Parks (neck) is participating in team drills during training camp, Ryan O'Halloran of the Denver Post reports.
Parks injured his neck in the Broncos' 2017 season finale, but his full participation in training camp suggests the safety hasn't been dealing with anything severe. The Arizona product is competing for a depth role in the Broncos secondary.
