Eagles boost linebacker depth, sign ex-Jaguars and University of Miami standout Shaquille Quarterman

The Philadelphia Eagles are adding depth at the linebacker position. The Eagles are signing former Jaguars free-agent Shaquille Quarterman to a one-year contract – according to Adam Schefter on X.

Eagles sign linebacker Shaquille Quarterman to one-year contract

Eagles are signing former Jaguars free-agent linebacker Shaquille Quarterman to a one-year contract, per source. pic.twitter.com/dHFlZNo39i

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2024

Quarterman has played in all 17 games for three straight seasons – his best campaign being in 2021 when he notched 30 tackles. He will now look to adapt quickly to Vic Fangio’s defense and earn a spot on the Eagles’ 53-man roster.

The Jaguars selected Quarterman in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft out of the University of Miami. His draft profile labeled him as a “downhill thumper” – something the Eagles from the linebacker position.

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NFL.com Draft Profile: Shaquille Quarterman

“Four-year starter and team leader with a physical demeanor and impressive level of production,” Zierlein wrote in his pre-draft profile of the defender. “Quarterman is durable and dependable in the middle of the defense, but he lacks NFL range and has below-average short-area agility and quickness as open-field tackler. He’s a linear, downhill thumper, but struggles to stay ahead of climbing blocks when runs flow wide. His size and toughness give him a shot as a backup inside linebacker.

“… Always shows up to the party. Never missed a start and plays with throwback approach. Keeps searching for tackles for loss. Triggers down into the hole to restrict the gap. Strong in his upper half. Attacks climbing blocks proactively. Has 12 career passes defensed. Ridiculous consistency in tackle production. Gathers and coils to ignite his tackle attempts. Thuds behind his pads and latches to wrap as tackler.”

Shaquille Quarterman was a standout player at the U. He recorded 80 tackles in each of his four seasons at Miami.

In 2018, when Quarterman tallied 107 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5 pass deflections, 2 fumble recoveries, and a sack in 13 games.

He is expected to primarily contribute on special teams for Philadelphia.

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