Plagued LA Rams Claim QB Baker Mayfield Off Waivers

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field after his teams loss to the Baltimore Ravens after an NFL football game in Baltimore, on Nov. 20, 2022. Patrick Semansky, AP Photo

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—The Los Angeles Rams have claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers.

The Rams made the move Tuesday, Dec. 6, to add Mayfield, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft by Cleveland. Mayfield was released by the Panthers on Monday, Dec. 5, at his request after seven disappointing games with Carolina.