Bryce
Perkins

The Rams didn't extend Perkins a qualifying offer or contract tender as a restricted free agent Wednesday, so he's officially an unrestricted free agent, per the NFL's transaction log.

Perkins completed 19 of 34 passes for 161 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions, and added 19 rushing attempts for 90 yards during the 2022 season.

Perkins is listed as active Thursday versus the Raiders, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Perkins appears to be the Rams' third option at quarterback for Thursday's game against the Raiders, with Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reporting that the newly acquired Baker Mayfield will be in line to start the Week 14 contest if incumbent John Wolford (neck) isn't available.

Coach Sean McVay named John Wolford the Rams' starting quarterback for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, but Perkins also has "a chance" play, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Perkins completed 13 of 23 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions during Sunday's 26-10 loss to Kansas City. He added 44 rushing yards on nine carries.

Perkins warmed up with the Rams' No. 1 offense ahead of Sunday's game at Kansas City, all but confirming he'll be L.A.'s starting quarterback, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Perkins received the first-team reps in practice this week, but he wouldn't say whether Perkins or John Wolford will draw the starting assignment at quarterback for Sunday's game in Kansas City, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Perkins will take most of the quarterbacks snaps in practice this week with Matthew Stafford (neck) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs and John Wolford (neck) uncertain to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Perkins is expected to take first-team reps at quarterback Wednesday and could start Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Perkins took over for Matthew Stafford (head) with 5:47 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Saints and completed five of 10 passes for 64 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and ran five times for 39 yards.

Perkins completed one pass for -3 yards and rushed three times for four yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.

Perkins completed 14 of 19 pass attempts for 143 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed eight times for 33 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 16-7 loss to the Bengals.

Perkins completed 11 of 13 passes for 123 yards in Friday's 24-20 preseason loss against the Texans. He also rushed two times for one yard.

Head coach Sean McVay said Perkins is in line to play the second half of Friday's preseason contest against Houston, while John Wolford is expected to play the first half, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Perkins completed 10 of 17 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 29-22 win over the Chargers on Saturday. He also rushed eight times for 39 yards and a touchdown, and had a two-point conversion.

Perkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Colts, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Perkins will make the Rams' initial 53-man roster as the third quarterback, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Perkins is expected to start and play the entire game against Denver on Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

The Rams plan to split snaps between Perkins and Delvin Hodges in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Chargers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.