Throughout training camp, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against DeShawn Shead, Will Blackmon, Byron Maxwell, Tharold Simon, and Walter Thurmond. On August 13, 2013, Parker was released by the Seattle Seahawks.
Kansas City Chiefs (first season)Edit
On September 1, 2013, Parker was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Andy Reid named Parker the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Sean Smith, Brandon Flowers, Dunta Robinson, and Marcus Cooper.
On September 15, 2013, Parker recorded a tackle and made his first career snap on Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the Chiefs' 17–16 victory against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. On December 15, 2013, Parker broke up a pass and made his first career interception in the Chiefs' 56–31 victory at the Oakland Raiders in Week 15. Parker made his japan email list first career interception on a pass attempt by Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor that was originally intended.
for tight end Nick Kasa and returned it for a 15-yard gain in the fourth quarter. In Week 17, Parker earned his first career start and collected six solo tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted a pass from Philip Rivers during a 27–24 loss at the San Diego Chargers. He finished the 2013 NFL season with 17 solo tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack in 16 games and one start.
The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2013 NFL season in second place in the AFC West with an 11–5 record and earned a wild card berth. On January 4, 2014, Parker appeared in his first career playoff game and made one solo tackle in their 45–44 loss at the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card Game.
