:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71718792/1445561375.0.jpg "Baker Mayfield waivers news: Rams claim former Panthers QB off waiver wire")
Baker Mayfield has a new home. The former Carolina Panthers quarterback was claimed off of waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. While many suspected that it would be the San Francisco 49ers that would submit the claim for Mayfield, their NFC West division rivals got to him first. Mayfield will compete for the starting quarterback job with John Wolford and Bryce Perkins, as starting quarterback Matthew Stafford was added to IR last week.
Former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield was claimed on waivers today by the Los Angeles Rams, per league sources. The Rams now inherit the remaining $1.35 million on Mayfield's contract. Mayfield is expected to fly to LA by tonight and could play Thursday night vs. the Raiders. pic.twitter.com/CAIVhY25Nu
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