Alex Erickson

Houston Texans
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Texans Sign Alex Erickson To Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed wide receiver Alex Erickson to the practice squad on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. This move came after the team released veteran wideout Diontae Johnson on Tuesday and promoted Jared Wayne to the active roster. Erickson, a 32-year-old undrafted free agent out of the class of 2016, has hauled in 112 passes for 1,373 yards, and two touchdowns across 105 NFL games with the Bengals, Panthers, and Chargers. He last suited up for the Chargers in 2023. Unless Houston suffers another wide receiver injury and advances to the AFC Championship Game, it would be a surprise if Erickson sees game action.

Jan 15, 2025 2:10 PM EST

Alex Erickson Leads The Chargers In Receiving In Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Alex Erickson led the team in receiving in a Week 17 loss to the Denver Broncos. Erickson was targeted eight times, making seven catches for 98 yards. It's very telling of the Chargers season that Alex Erickson is the one leading the team in catches and yards in a Week 17 game against a division rival. They'll have one more game before the merciful end of the season with a Week 18 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dec 31, 2023 7:57 PM EST

Jets Release Alex Erickson

The New York Jets released veteran wide receiver Alex Erickson on Monday, according to a source. Erickson was a preseason standout, catching two touchdown passes in Saturday's finale, so he could be a candidate to rejoin the team's practice squad entering the 2023 regular season. If the 30-year-old doesn't return to the Jets' practice squad, he figures to get a shot with another team as receiver depth. He spent the 2022 campaign with the Washington Commanders, but he only saw time on special teams as a kick returner and wasn't targeted on offense. Since entering the league in 2016 as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals, Erickson has 96 receptions for 1,141 yards and only one touchdown on 152 targets in 99 games (14 starts) for the Bengals, and Carolina Panthers.

Aug 28, 2023 7:48 PM EST

Alex Erickson Scores Twice In Preseason Finale

New York Jets wide receiver Alex Erickson hauled in all five of his targets for 38 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 32-24 preseason victory over the New York Giants. Both of his scores came in the fourth quarter on passes from quarterback Tim Boyle. Erickson has seven years of NFL experience but has mainly been utilized on special teams. The 30-year-old was among the first receivers to come off the bench on Saturday and has a clear path to making New York's final roster following the announcement of Corey Davis' retirement earlier this week. He remains off the fantasy radar for now but could conceivably contribute on offense at some point this season.

Aug 26, 2023 11:36 PM EST

Shows off speed in preseason opener

Erickson caught one of two targets for 19 yards and returned two punts for 45 yards in Thursday's 21-16 preseason loss to Cleveland.

Aug 4, 2023 11:17 AM EST

Finds home with Jets

Erickson signed with the Jets on Thursday.

Jul 20, 2023 4:53 PM EST

Released by Washington

The Commanders released Erickson on Friday.

May 12, 2023 10:43 AM EST

Inks futures contract

The Commanders signed Erickson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Jan 10, 2023 11:21 AM EST

Back on practice squad

Erickson reverted to the Commanders' practice squad, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Dec 5, 2022 6:53 PM EST

Elevated from practice squad

Erickson was elevated to the active roster Saturday.

Dec 3, 2022 11:03 AM EST

Shifts back to practice squad

Erickson reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Nov 28, 2022 5:56 PM EST

Set to take over punt-return duties

The Commanders elevated Erickson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Nov 26, 2022 5:41 PM EST

Joins Washington's practice squad

The Commanders signed Erickson to their practice squad Wednesday.

Sep 2, 2022 8:05 AM EST

Released by Commanders

Erickson was released by the Commanders on Tuesday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Aug 30, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Shining this preseason

Erickson caught each of his three targets for 44 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Kansas City, leading the Commanders in receiving yards for a second straight week.

Aug 22, 2022 7:12 AM EST