Pernell McPhee was born on December 17,1988 and is an American football outside linebacker who is a free agent.
23 Facts About Pernell McPhee
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Pernell McPhee was drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State.
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Pernell McPhee has played for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins.
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Pernell McPhee only played one year of high school football and started on both sides of the ball, playing offensive tackle and defensive end.
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Pernell McPhee registered 75 total tackles, including 35 tackles for loss and 19 quarterback sacks to go along with 12 forced fumbles as a senior.
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Pernell McPhee originally signed with the University of Southern Mississippi out of high school before going the community college route.
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In 2019, Pernell McPhee was selected to the ICC Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Pernell McPhee was named to the coaches All-SEC first-team as a senior in 2010 and was named first-team All-SEC as a junior in 2009.
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Pernell McPhee was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round with the 165th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Pernell McPhee collected 6.0 sacks as a rookie for the Ravens in 2011, plus 23 tackles and a forced fumble while playing in all 16 regular season games.
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On January 12,2013, in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Denver Broncos, Pernell McPhee recorded a strip-sack on quarterback Peyton Manning.
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On January 20,2013, in the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots, Pernell McPhee tipped a pass from quarterback Tom Brady that led to an interception by Dannell Ellerbe with 6:49 remaining in regulation.
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Pernell McPhee switched from defensive end to outside linebacker for the 2013 season.
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On March 10,2015, Pernell McPhee signed a five-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
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Pernell McPhee started the 2016 season on the PUP list with a knee injury.
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Pernell McPhee was activated to the active roster on October 20,2016.
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In 2017, Pernell McPhee played in 13 games with five starts before suffering a shoulder injury in Week 15.
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Pernell McPhee was placed on injured reserve on December 20,2017.
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On March 26,2018 Pernell McPhee signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Washington Redskins.
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On May 17,2019, Pernell McPhee signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
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Pernell McPhee was placed on injured reserve on October 21,2019, with a triceps injury.
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On March 16,2021, Pernell McPhee signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens.
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On November 20,2021, Pernell McPhee was placed on injured reserve with an knee injury.