Los Angeles Rams
Perkins signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. [13] He was waived by the team during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [14] [15] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2 and 15, 2021, for the team's week 17 and divisional playoff games against the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [16] [17] On January 18, 2021, Perkins signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams. [18] Perkins was among players who received a Super Bowl ring for the Rams victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. [19] He made his NFL debut in 2022 filling in for Matthew Stafford in weeks 10–12 against the Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs following injuries to Stafford and backup John Wolford. [20] He threw the first touchdown pass of his professional career to Van Jefferson on November 27, 2022 in a loss to the Chiefs. [21] [22]
Michigan Panthers
On April 24, 2024 (after their Week 4 game), Perkins signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). [23] He was placed on Injured reserve on June 4. [24] He re-signed with the team on August 26, 2024. [25] In week 1 of 2025, Perkins completed 16-of-19 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown in a 26–12 victory over the Memphis Showboats. Perkins started the following week against the Birmingham Stallions, but the offense managed just one touchdown in the 12–21 defeat. The following week quarterback Danny Etling received the start, but was replaced by Perkins after sustaining an injury. Perkins completed 17-of-23 passes for 193 yards and added two touchdowns on the ground to help the Panthers come from behind and defeat the San Antonio Brahmas 26–23. For his performance he was named UFL offensive player of the week. [26] In week 4, Perkins completed 15-of-22 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 45 rushing yards, earning him his second straight offensive player of the week. [27] In week 5, Perkins would start the game 11-of-12 passing for 100 yards and a touchdown, but would be replaced by Danny Etling in the second quarter. Perkins would re-enter the game trailing 17-6, and would lead the Panthers to 3 consecutive scores. Perkins would finish 21-of-25 passing for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 32-27 loss. [28] The following week against the DC Defenders, Perkins would lead the Panthers to a 38-14 win. He completed 13-of-18 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns, while also having 90 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. For his performance, Perkins would win his third offensive player of the week. [29] At the end of the regular season, Perkins was announced for the 2025 All-UFL team. [30] On June 10, 2025, Perkins was named the UFL's Offensive Player of the Year. [31] Three days later, Perkins was named UFL MVP. [32]
