Los Angeles Rams release Zech McPhearson with an injury settlement

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.

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