Overview
- The signing was reported by an NFL insider and came as the Rams waived cornerback Drey Norwood with an injury designation, creating an opening on the roster.
- Zech McPhearson is a sixth-year player who was the 123rd overall pick in the 2021 draft and spent his early career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- McPhearson’s NFL résumé centers on special teams rather than defensive snaps, with one start in 33 regular-season appearances and modest career statistics.
- He will compete for one of the final cornerback spots and a special-teams role on a rebuilt Rams secondary, but his roster status and contract details have not been confirmed.
- This type of veteran pickup and injury-designated cut is common in preseason roster shaping and could affect the Rams’ depth on returns and backup defensive coverage.