Baker Mayfield Expected To Be Active, Could Start
2 years agoNew Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to be active on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, and there's a real chance he plays if John Wolford (neck) isn't deemed healthy enough after pre-game warmups, according to sources. Mayfield arrived on Tuesday night after he was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Panthers and is up to speed on the full game plan. The 27-year-old would be an upgrade over the injured Wolford, but the Rams can't expect him to run the entire offense after learning the playbook in two days. Rookie Bryce Perkins would back up Mayfield if Wolford is inactive. Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) is on Injured Reserve and is effectively done for the year, so Mayfield could end up starting the final five games of 2022 in a lost season for the defending Super Bowl champions.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero