By Earl Heath , Contributing Sports Writer
Quarterback Bryce Perkins and three rookie undrafted free agents have made the LA Rams roster for the upcoming season.
Perkins made the roster for the second year in a row with his preseason performance. He started two of the three preseason games and completed 35 of 49 passes for 399 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. His ability to throw out of the pocket is a good asset. The third- year man from Virginia, also rushed for two touchdowns.
The Rams with three quarterbacks, two tight ends and six cornerbacks. Snead said several factors are in play.
Wide receiver Lance McCutcheon inside linebacker Jake Hummel and outside linebacker Keir Thomas — were among the players who had impressive pre-season and all made the initial 53-man roster.
McCutcheon caught 15 passes for 259 yards, the undrafted free agent from Montana State also had two touchdowns in three preseason games he displayed good hands and breakaway speed as he showed on a sixty yard catch and run in the opening.. Harris had five receptions for 28 yards in two games.
Hummel had 23 tackles in three games and showed great ball awareness. Thomas had five solo tackles and will probably be a big help on special teams.
Running backs Cam Ackers and Darrell Henderson have been in practice together for the first time in a couple of weeks- Both are returning from injuries.
Ackers had an Achilles injury that made him miss most of last season.
Henderson said his latest unspecified injury was “nothing major” and that trainers took pre caution to ensure it would last throughout the season.
A third-round draft pick in 2019, had his first two seasons cut short because of hamstring and ankle injuries. He played in 12 games last season and sat out three playoff games because of a knee injury before returning for the Super Bowl. The four-year veteran from Memphis is the teams longest tenured running back.
They both will be ready for the opener at SoFi Stadium September 8 against the Bills.
“Expect all hands-on deck against the Bills,” said head coach Sean McVay.
