Zech McPhearson has embraced a position switch and was having a solid training camp, but his 2023 season is over after suffering a torn Achilles against the Browns on Thursday night according to Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports.
Buy Eagles TicketsMRI confirms #Eagles CB Zech McPhearson suffered a torn Achilles vs. Browns, per source. He’s expected out at least 7-8 months but is in good spirits and plans to return sooner, if possible. Had been battling for both outside and nickel opportunities entering 2023. pic.twitter.com/TKiT9tmELa
— Cody J. Benjamin (@CodyJBenjamin) August 18, 2023
McPhearson played 31 snaps before exiting the game after breaking up a passing play, and he was having a solid performance, logging six tackles and one pass defended.
McPhearson had been seeing time in the slot and at the outside cornerback position and was a favorite to make the 53-man roster along with Josh Jobe and Kelee Ringo.
