Desperate for help at quarterback with Matthew Stafford on IR and John Wolford dealing with a neck injury, the Los Angeles Rams added a former No. 1 overall pick to their quarterback room. On Tuesday, the Rams claimed Baker Mayfield off waivers from the Carolina Panthers after he was waived Monday.
Buy Rams TicketsMayfield requested his release from the Panthers after he was slated to be the No. 3 quarterback, which was promptly granted.
Though there were rumblings of the Rams claiming Mayfield, the reactions on Twitter were still priceless. There isn’t much of a downside for the 3-9 Rams, but some fans still aren’t thrilled about the move.
Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted to the news.
Baker Mayfield playing behind the Rams OL is a nightmare
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) December 6, 2022
Why the hell not. Should be fun. https://t.co/2yV0yOQ1q6
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) December 6, 2022
Honestly, the Rams needed depth at QB. I'm not mad. https://t.co/laYVexIura
— Brent Lancaster (@BrentRamcaster) December 6, 2022
McVay getting revenge on Shanahan for Shanahan getting CMC? https://t.co/UFL9lliT0P
— Anthony Dabbundo (@AnthonyDabbundo) December 6, 2022
Knew it was coming.. at this point in the season, I don’t hate it https://t.co/GORLAfib9u
— HoldenCantor (@HoldenCantor) December 6, 2022
The season of hell doesn't end. https://t.co/hj98DRNcKo
— Ry (@JustRyCole) December 6, 2022
That’ll fix it https://t.co/EN7L6rPGaG
— Chris Towers Is In Football Season (@CTowersCBS) December 6, 2022
Better than our current back ups 🤷♂️ https://t.co/Q7MDdl8Dky
— Tommy🎙 (@RamTommyInLA) December 6, 2022
Baker Mayfield is a Ram. Let the party begin.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) December 6, 2022
