Pernell McPhee

Pernell McPhee

35-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Pernell McPhee in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Ravens in September of 2021.
Won't face Rams
LBBaltimore Ravens
Coach's Decision
January 2, 2022
McPhee (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
McPhee has not played in a game since Week 10, first due a knee injury and more recently due to being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Prior to the issues, he served in a significant role along the Ravens' defensive line, so his absence could be related to his need to regain his conditioning.
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Measurables Review
How do Pernell McPhee's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
265 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.91 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.59 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.13 sec
 
Vertical Jump
28.5 in
 
Broad Jump
107 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
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IDP Analysis: Week 4 Matchups
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McPhee had a small renaissance in Baltimore in 2020, notching his best season since 2015 and staying healthy all the while. At 32, McPhee will likely play a rotational role at outside linebacker. He can still set the edge at 291 pounds and occasionally contribute as a pass rusher.
Health has long been the biggest issue for the 29-year-old McPhee, who had eight sacks in 22 games while filling a part-time role in Chicago last season. He was a three-down player at his peak, but Washington likely will restrict him to backup work behind starting outside linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith.
McPhee has struggled with injuries during his first two years with the Bears, appearing in 23 of 32 games while being limited in a number of games he played. Should he recover fully from the knee injury he suffered in 2016, he’ll be a player to consider in IDP leagues, as he’s posted 10 sacks over his past 23 games.
In his first year with the Bears, McPhee posted 53 tackles, which nearly doubled the total of any of his first four years in the league. In addition to his involvement as a run-stopper, he's now posted at least six sacks in three different seasons. With another year in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme, and along with an infusion of talent on the defensive side of the ball, McPhee will be in a great situation to build on his successful 2015 campaign.
Though his production was overshadowed by the lofty sack totals of teammates Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs, McPhee might have been just as integral to the Ravens’ success in 2014 due to his versatility. McPhee’s ability to routinely cause disruption as a down lineman or edge rusher allowed him to grade out as Pro Football Focus’ second-best 3-4 outside linebacker last season, behind only the Chiefs’ Justin Houston. The Bears evidently took notice of McPhee’s impactful play, signing him to a five-year, $40 million contract in March. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio plans to make McPhee a centerpiece for his 3-4 scheme, but the 26-year-old’s multi-positionality probably works against him in becoming a high-end IDP option. While McPhee could easily improve upon his total of 27 tackles and 7.5 sacks from 2014 now that he’s poised to see a significant uptick in snaps, he won’t be purely deployed as a rusher like Aldon Smith was under Fangio in San Francisco. Instead, McPhee projects to line up all over the field to exploit matchups and stymie the rhythm of offenses, a role that won’t yield overwhelming tackle or sack totals, but one that is extremely valuable from a real-life perspective.
McPhee is a versatile backup who has experience playing both outside linebacker and defensive end.
McPhee surprisingly notched six sacks as a rookie in 2011, but he followed that up with a disappointing 1.5-sack season in 2012. Now he's shifting from 3-4 defensive end to 3-4 outside linebacker, which isn't a transition that players are normally asked to make. McPhee may be on the roster bubble if he struggles with the adjustment.
McPhee is fighting with Art Jones for a starting defensive end spot in Baltimore. Jones is bigger, and probably a better run defender, while McPhee is considered the superior pass rusher. He managed to tally six sacks in limited playing time as a rookie, and could equal that total this year even if he doesn't start. However, there still isn't much IDP potential here since the scheme doesn't count on linemen to make tackles.
McPhee has outperformed his fifth-round selection in training camp, but would have to be absolutely spectacular to have any kind of IDP impact this season.
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Returns from COVID list
LBBaltimore Ravens
December 27, 2021
McPhee (illness) has been activated from the Ravens' reserve/COVID-19 list, Ryan Mink of the team's official website reports.
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Put on COVID-19 list
LBBaltimore Ravens
Knee
December 21, 2021
McPhee (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official team site reports.
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Designated to return
LBBaltimore Ravens
Knee
December 20, 2021
McPhee (knee) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
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Close to returning from IR
LBBaltimore Ravens
Knee
December 10, 2021
Coach John Harbaugh said Friday that McPhee (knee) is "close" to returning from injured reserve, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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Expected to return this season
LBBaltimore Ravens
Knee
November 22, 2021
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that McPhee (knee) is expected to have a short-term absence after undergoing arthroscopic surgery, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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