The Los Angeles Rams have shown they value Bryce Perkins since signing him as an undrafted free agent, keeping him on the 53-man roster the last two seasons. He’s now a restricted free agent and though the Rams could easily keep him on the roster for $2.6 million, they’re choosing not to do so.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Rams won’t tender Perkins as a restricted free agent, but they are open to bringing him back at a lower price than the $2.6 million figure.
Perkins was the Rams’ No. 3 quarterback last season and was active for five games, making one start. He completed 19 of 34 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
The #Rams are not tendering RFA QB Bryce Perkins, but the team is open to bringing him back at a lower price, per source. The tender would’ve been over $2.6 million. Perkins made his first NFL start last season.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2023
Perkins is a terrific athlete at quarterback, which we’ve seen countless times in the preseason. He still needs work as a passer, but Sean McVay is clearly confident that he can develop into a backup.
It wouldn’t be the least bit surprising if the Rams and Perkins end up with a new contract for him to return in 2023.
