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MAY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2023 Free Agency: John Wolford signs with Bucs Former Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback John Wolford is headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

MAY 9, 2023 • THERAMS.COM

Not tendered by LAR The Rams didn't extend Wolford a qualifying offer or contract tender as a restricted free agent Wednesday, so he's officially an unrestricted free agent, per the NFL's transaction...

Impact Wolford appeared in three games for the Rams in 2022, completing 38 of 62 passes for 390 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions across 120 offensive snaps. He also rushed eight times for 32 yards and fumbled three times, losing only one. The undrafted quarterback out of Wake Forest has been a viable fill-in option over the past three seasons when Matthew Stafford or Jared Goff has been injured, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Rams bring Wolford back on a cheaper deal than his tender would've been.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Op-ed: Rams QB John Wolford on Super Bowl Sunday, the emotions and the confetti Twenty-one years after picking up a football, all the ups and downs for Wolford culminated in being part of a Super Bowl-winning team.

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JANUARY 31, 2023 • THERAMS.COM

BEST PHOTOS: Rams quarterbacks throughout the 2022 season | Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, John Wolford & Bryce Perkins Take a look through the best photos of Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, John Wolford & Bryce Perkins througho...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • THERAMS.COM

Disappoints in two starts Wolford completed 38 of 62 passes for 390 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during the 2022 season, while adding eight rushing attempts for 32 yards.

Impact Matthew Stafford (neck) going down for the season gave Wolford the chance to prove his worth as the Rams' primary backup quarterback. Wolford, who had just one start to his name coming into the season, started in Week 10 and struggled, throwing for 212 yards, a touchdown and an interception while losing a fumble. Wolford then missed the next games with a neck injury, and returned in Week 13. The two weeks of rest did nothing to prevent another rough outing for the 27-year-old quarterback, as he threw for just 178 yards and a pair of interceptions, and Wolford would fail to throw another pass the remainder of the season after the Rams signed Baker Mayfield shortly after. The third-year signal caller out of Wake Forest is a restricted free agent, but the Rams may choose to move on from the struggling Wolford and bring in veteran depth as an insurance policy for Stafford.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 18 Wolford (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Wolford had missed each of the Rams' previous three matchups due to a neck injury, but he'll now miss this weekend's matchup versus Seattle as a result of a coach's decision. Bryce Perkins is slated to serve as Baker Mayfield's only backup quarterback option Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Wolford (neck) wasn't listed on the Rams' first injury report of Week 18 on Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Prior to the last three games, Wolford didn't practice due to a persistent neck injury and was inactive on each occasion. Now that he's mixed back in drills and handled every rep Wednesday, he can resume serving as a reserve signal-caller in Sunday's game in Seattle. Currently, Baker Mayfield is filling in as the starter in place of Matthew Stafford (neck), so Wolford and Bryce Perkins are the other two quarterbacks available to the Rams off the bench.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 17 Wolford (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wolford will miss his third consecutive game after failing to practice during Week 17 prep with a persistent neck injury. As a result, Bryce Perkins will continue to serve as the Rams' backup quarterback behind starter Baker Mayfield.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No practice reps Wednesday Wolford (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wolford hasn't logged any notable on-field work since playing the first three offensive snaps in a Week 14 win against the Raiders, which also marked Baker Mayfield's first game action with the Rams. A lingering neck issue is to blame for Wolford's continued absence, and as long as he's sidelined, Bryce Perkins will remain the direct backup quarterback to Mayfield.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report 12/23: Brian Allen, Aaron Donald and John Wolford among seven Rams ruled out for Week 16 vs. Broncos A look at the final injury report leading into Sunday's Week 16 game between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Not available Week 16 Wolford (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wolford will be sidelined for a second straight game while he continues to battle a lingering neck injury that kept him from practicing all week. Bryce Perkins will step in for Wolford as the backup to quarterback Baker Mayfield, who draws his second consecutive start.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at walkthrough Wolford (neck) didn't take part in Thursday's walkthrough, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Rams didn't hold a session Wednesday, but Wolford hasn't mixed into any of the minimal drills that the team has gone through this week as he deals with a lingering neck issue. His status for Sunday's game against the Broncos may gain some clarity on L.A.'s final Week 16 practice report, which could be forecast if he's unable to get on-field work Friday.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Wolford (neck) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wolford hasn't logged any on-field activity since playing the first possession of the Rams' Week 14 win against the Raiders. A lingering neck injury is to blame, and he may be trending toward a second consecutive absence Sunday versus Denver if he remains a non-participant in practices Thursday and Friday. In any case, Baker Mayfield seems poised to run the Rams offense down the stretch as long as he's healthy, so Wolford may be afforded all the time he needs to get back to 100 percent.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

McVay: "Hard-pressed" to see scenario where Cooper Kupp plays again this season; John Wolford "probably" out for Week 15 at Packers On Injured Reserve with an ankle injury, Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp likely won't return this season, according to head coach Sean McVay...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Ruled out for Week 15 Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that Wolford (neck) won't play Monday against the Packers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wolford suffered a neck injury during Week 13 but was available for Week 14 and played the first series of last Thursday's comeback win over Las Vegas before Baker Mayfield took over. Given Mayfield's performance, it's not shocking to see him promoted to a full-time starter, but it appears Bryce Perkins will operate as Mayfield's backup, while Wolford fully recovers from his current neck issue.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to bench Wolford is set to move into a backup role beginning with the Rams' Week 15 game at Green Bay, as head coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday that Baker Mayfield is expected to start the...

Impact McVay's commitment to Mayfield comes as little surprise after the 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick came on to replace Wolford in Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders. Wolford, who was managing a sore neck heading into the contest, ended up picking up his second straight start, but he was pulled from the game after he handed the ball off three times before the Rams punted on their first possession of the night. Mayfield came on to play every snap on offense thereafter, and while he struggled to move the offense for most of the night, he orchestrated a 98-yard fourth-quarter scoring drive that culminated with a go-ahead 23-yard touchdown catch by Van Jefferson with just 10 seconds remaining. The Rams will give Mayfield a chance to build on that strong finish rather than handing the reins of the offense back over to Wolford, who has completed 38 of 62 pass attempts for 390 yards and a touchdown while turning the ball over four times over his three appearances on the season.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Did Rams Pull John Wolford After One Drive vs. Raiders? Why did the Los Angeles Rams pull quarterback John Wolford after one drive versus the Las Vegas Raiders? Apparently, it was always the plan.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Only plays first series Wolford (neck) started but played only on the Rams' first offensive possession in Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders before giving way to Baker Mayfield.

Impact Wolford handed off to Cam Akers on the first two plays and Tutu Atwell on the third, with the possession netting all of three yards. Baker Mayfield replaced Wolford on the second drive of the game and ultimately led the Rams to a comeback win while taking every snap the rest of the way, and his performance seemingly ensures Wolford will be relegated to a No. 2 role at best for a Week 15 road matchup against the Packers on Dec. 19.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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