The Los Angeles Rams release veteran cornerback Zech McPhearson days before their Week 1 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The move comes after McPhearson is placed on the team’s injured reserve list.
According to reports, the Rams reach an injury settlement agreement with McPhearson, and the team subsequently cuts him from the roster. The details described across outlets align on the timing—just before the opener—and the roster mechanism: injured reserve followed by a settlement and release. Both sources frame the decision as a roster adjustment ahead of the Rams’ first game of the season.
With the cut finalized in the days leading into kickoff, the Rams’ secondary rotation heading into the 49ers game reflects the change. The reporting does not add further context beyond the injured reserve and settlement process.
