Los Angeles Rams release Zech McPhearson with an injury settlement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams terminated the contract of defensive back Zech McPhearson on September 5, 2026, via an injury settlement. The team originally signed McPhearson on August 9, but he appeared in only two preseason games before sustaining an injury. The Rams placed him on injured reserve on August 24, effectively sidelining him before the start of the regular season. This release ends his brief tenure with the organization, which had sought to utilize his background in special teams and professional experience. McPhearson, a former fourth-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021, has faced a series of injuries in recent seasons that interrupted his career with both Philadelphia and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The settlement allows him to pursue opportunities with other teams once he recovers from his current injury.
- •Los Angeles terminated the contract of Zech McPhearson on September 5, 2026.
- •The transaction was finalized as an injury settlement following an undisclosed preseason injury.
- •McPhearson joined the Rams on August 9 but did not appear in a regular-season game.
- •The 28-year-old previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rams release cornerback from injured reserve
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — LA Rams Release Former Eagles Draft Pick Less Than Month After Signing
"The Los Angeles Rams have ended Zech McPhearson’s brief stay with the organization before the 2026 regular season begins.Los Angeles officially terminated McPhearson’s contract with an injury settlement on Sept. 5, Blaine Grisak of Sports Illustrated reported on X. The Rams officially terminated Zech McPhearson’s contract with an injury settlement. — Blaine Grisak 💭 (@BGMediaOnSI) […] The post LA Rams Release Former Eagles Draft Pick Less Than Month After Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Rams have cut Zech McPhearson from injured reserve, allowing him a chance to play for another team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:41 PMRams release cornerback from injured reserve
The Rams have cut Zech McPhearson from injured reserve, allowing him a chance to play for another team.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:32 AMLA Rams Release Former Eagles Draft Pick Less Than Month After Signing
The Los Angeles Rams have ended Zech McPhearson’s brief stay with the organization before the 2026 regular season begins.Los Angeles officially terminated McPhearson’s contract with an injury settlement on Sept. 5, Blaine Grisak of Sports Illustrated reported on X. The Rams officially terminated Zech McPhearson’s contract with an injury settlement. — Blaine Grisak 💭 (@BGMediaOnSI) […] The post LA Rams Release Former Eagles Draft Pick Less Than Month After Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
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