Rams release player who was on injured reserve

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JULY 28: Cornerback Zechariah McPhearson #34 of the Jacksonville Jaguars works out during day five of training camp at Miller Electric Center on July 28, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The L.A. Rams signed Zech McPhearson during training camp, mostly to add competition on special teams, but the cornerback failed to make the roster and was placed on injured reserve. That place on the team came to an end on Saturday, as the Rams released McPhearson days before their first game of the season.

Rams have officially released DB Zech McPhearson who they signed during the preseason

Does not free up a roster spot as McPhearson was on the IR when released

- Jackson Durham (@JDurham_FBall) September 5, 2026

McPhearson, 28, missed the second preseason game and never returned. He was previously a fourth-round pick of the Eagles and was cut ahead of his fourth season in 2024. The Rams still have six players remaining on injured reserve.

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