Bryce Perkins was last on an NFL roster in 2022 when he was with the Los Angeles Rams. Since then, he has spent two years in the UFL refining his game, and it finally has earned him another shot in the NFL.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Carolina Panthers are signing the former Rams quarterback and reigning UFL MVP. This is Perkins’ first opportunity in the NFL since the 2022 season, when he was with the Rams.
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In the UFL this past season, Perkins was named league MVP after throwing for 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns in seven games, while also rushing for 269 yards and five touchdowns.
A dynamic dual-threat quarterback who played at the University of Virginia, Perkins has always been an electric runner, but he’s seemingly improved as a passer during his time in the UFL, too. He posted a league-best 108.7 passer rating in the UFL this season, while also leading the league with an average of 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
With the Rams, Perkins started one regular-season game, which came against the Chiefs in 2022. In that loss, he threw for 161 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions; he rushed 19 times for 90 yards, as well.
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This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL news: Panthers signing former Rams QB Bryce Perkins