QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Tue 8/19/25 9:17 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson (undisclosed) was released from injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with the Jaguars on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson was placed on injured reserve with Jacksonville after suffering an undisclosed injury last week, but he will now be free to sign elsewhere as a free agent. The cornerback will need to pass a physical to join a new team, but he is now eligible to play again in 2025.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Wed 8/13/25 8:46 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
The Jaguars placed McPhearson (undisclosed) on the injured reserve list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson is dealing with an unspecified injury, and by going on IR, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Jaguars. The 2021 fourth-rounder played 30 snaps (23 on defense, seven on special teams) and logged three tackles (two solo) during the Jaguars' preseason loss to the Steelers on Saturday. McPhearson has not played in an NFL regular-season game since 2022 with the Eagles, when he logged 14 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 games.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Sun 6/30/24 10:22 AM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson said during a community event Saturday that he's "100 percent" recovered from his Achilles tear and that he'll be a full-go at the start of training camp, Andrew DiCecco of Inside the Birds reports.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson missed all of last season after tearing his right Achilles during a preseason game. Prior to the injury, the cornerback had played in 33 of a possible 34 regular-season contests and in all four of the Eagles' playoff games during his first two years in the NFL. McPhearson was adamant Saturday that he's back to full health and will be ready to participate from the first day of training camp, despite sitting out of spring practices as part of a "strategic ramp-up regimen." The 26-year-old will be competing for a depth role in a crowded Eagles secondary.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Sun 8/20/23 6:53 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson (Achilles) reverted to injured reserve Sunday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve after initially being let go Saturday. The 25-year-old tore his Achilles during Thursday's preseason game against the Browns and will now spend the season focusing on getting healthy for the 2024 campaign.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Sat 8/19/23 11:04 AM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson (Achilles) was waived with an injury designation by the Eagles on Saturday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson suffered a torn Achilles during Thursday's exhibition game against the Browns. He is expected to clear waivers and revert to Philadelphia's injured reserve. From there, McPhearson will focus on his recovery and returning for the 2024 campaign. The 2021 fourth-round pick played in all 17 regular-season games for the Eagles last season, primarily as a special teams contributor.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Fri 8/18/23 12:39 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson suffered a season-ending right Achilles tear during Thursday's preseason game against the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Philadelphia last year, playing primarily on special teams. The 2021 fourth-round pick will now have to turn his focus toward getting healthy in time for the 2024 campaign. The Eagles will undoubtedly place him on IR in the near future.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Thu 8/17/23 9:08 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's exhibition game against Cleveland and has been ruled out after being carted off the field.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson attempted to get up after the play on which he was injured but was unable to do so, and he was then helped off the field by trainers before being carted to the locker room. The 25-year-old played in all 17 games for the Eagles last season, primarily on special teams, and is vying for a backup role in the team's secondary this year. He tallied six tackles (one solo) and a pass defense Thursday before his exit.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Fri 11/5/21 3:06 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson (hamstring) is expected to play in the Eagles' Week 9 contest against the Chargers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson managed to log a full practice Friday, which is an optimistic sign heading into the weekend. The cornerback was forced to miss Week 8 with this hamstring injury, but it seems like McPhearson should be able to play through the injury in Week 9. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, the Eagles will be short one of their special-teams options against the Chargers.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Sat 10/30/21 8:49 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
McPhearson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson hasn't practiced all week so it was a foregone conclusion that he'd miss Week 8. As a result, the Eagles will be short one of the special-teams options against the Lions.
QZechariah McPhearson CB FA Sat 5/1/21 1:02 PM
QZechariah McPhearson
CB FA
The Eagles selected McPhearson in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 123rd overall.
EDGE Analysis
McPhearson (5-foot-11, 191 pounds) is an interesting cornerback sleeper for the Eagles after serving as the top corner on a Texas Tech squad that fielded its best pass defense in years in 2020. McPhearson intercepted four passes in 10 games last year, then went on to show springy athletic testing, logging a 40.5-inch vertical, 130-inch broad jump and good agility numbers. McPhearson's lack of reach (30 and 3/4-inch arms) and modest 4.5 40 time might imply a better fit in the slot than outside, however.