Philadelphia Eagles sign free agent linebacker Shaquille Quarterman to one-year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Shaquille Quarterman to a one-year deal, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Quarterman’s rookie contract with the Jaguars expired in March after four seasons with the team, leaving him free to sign a new deal in free agency.

He completed a workout with the Chicago Bears last month before training camp, however, he now lands with the Eagles for 2024. He’ll join the team in training camp before their first preseason game on Friday against the Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff for that game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Jaguars drafted Quarterman out of Miami with the No. 140 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He contributed as a rookie, playing in 12 games and tallying six tackles. His second season was his most productive, however, as he played in 17 games and racked up 30 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss.

In his third season with Jacksonville, Quarterman had 16 tackles in 17 games played. He also notched his first career forced fumble. Though he wasn’t a starter for the Jaguars, he made plenty of contributions on special teams. Last season, he had two tackles in 17 games played before the team opted not to extend his contract into 2024.

At Miami, Quarterman was a three-time All-ACC player with two first-team awards and one second-team award. The Orange Park, Florida native had 107 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble in his final collegiate season before entering the draft.

If Quarterman manages to stick with the Eagles through the 53-man cut, he’ll have a chance to face his former Jaguars in November.

More on the 2024 NFL offseason, free agency

The NFL 2024 calendar year began at 4 p.m. ET on March 13. At that time, contracts running through 2023 officially ran out, making those players free agents. Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams had a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 5. Beginning March 11 through March 13, teams could enter into a legal negotiation with players who will become unrestricted free agents.

In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marked the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 19 marked the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 24, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hit.