This season marks a new chapter for Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Stetson Bennett. After three seasons at the bottom of the depth chart, Bennett is the No.
ATHENS - Sometimes the answer is right in front of you the entire time, and you didn’t know it. Georgia Football coach Kirby Smart experienced that when Stetson Bennett sprung into action one late-September afternoon in Fayetteville.
The Los Angeles Rams are going with Stetson Bennett as Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback over rookie Ty Simpson for Thursday’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
ATHENS - The story of Stetson Bennett isn’t over yet, which is a story unto itself. Sandwiched between two first-round draft picks on the LA Rams’ depth chart, Bennett is listed as Matthew Stafford’s backup for Thursday night’s season opener against the 49ers.
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As expected, the Los Angeles Rams listed Stetson Bennett as the No. 2 quarterback behind Matthew Stafford on their unofficial depth chart to begin the regular season.
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Throughout much of the preseason, one of the primary storylines around the Los Angeles Rams was the backup quarterback competition. While it was primarily Stetson Bennett who took the backup reps during training camp, that shifted following the first preseason game.
When the Rams made only their second first-round selection in the past 10 years, many were shocked when their selection was Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, a talented prospect who was expected to hear his name near the back of the first round, if on Day 1 at all.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has suggested he could embrace a quarterback decision that seemed unthinkable when his club made Ty Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 draft.
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As the Los Angeles Rams get set for their final preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, the focus remains on the backup quarterback rotation.
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The Los Angeles Rams have had several major storylines heading into their final preseason game Thursday, just two days away. One of the biggest: Who will be the backup quarterback, fourth-year Stetson Bennett or rookie Ty Simpson?
The Los Angeles Rams dominated the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 of the preseason behind their defense and the play of Stetson Bennett. The 28-year-old completed 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards and added a pair of rushing touchdowns on two carries.
Two days after the Los Angeles Rams’ second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, the backup quarterback competition remains unresolved. Head
Heading into Saturday’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, all eyes were on the Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback battle between Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson.
The Los Angeles Rams dominated on Saturday afternoon in their win against the New Orleans Saints. Stetson Bennett reminded everyone why he’s been the front-runner at QB2 all summer, and the defense delivered another standout performance.
The Los Angeles Rams seem to have something cooking at quarterback. Not only does the squad have Super Bowl champion Matthew Stafford, but the backups are also showing off their talent.
The LA Rams backup quarterback battle rages on against the New Orleans Saints. What is the point of this situation? The Los Angeles Rams have a problem
Stetson Bennett seems to have found his place in the NFL while he helps the Los Angeles Rams get through the preseason schedule after their latest matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday evening.
For the first time all summer, it seemed like the Los Angeles Rams had finally acknowledged that they had a backup quarterback battle on their hands this week.
All eyes will center on the backup quarterback battle in the Los Angeles Rams’ second preseason matchup on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints. It remains unknown who will start after Stetson Bennett and rookie Ty Simpson split reps during Thursday’s joint practice at the Rams’ Woodland Hills training facility.
Ty Simpson has addressed his ongoing competition with Stetson Bennett for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford. The Los Angeles Rams rookie spoke to reporters Saturday following a stellar preseason debut against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Los Angeles Rams will begin their preseason schedule on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, and as expected, virtually all of their starters are going to rest.
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While the Los Angeles Rams made quarterback Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Stafford is expected to remain the team's QB1 until further notice.
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Because of the numerous injuries the Rams have endured early in the 2024 campaign, L.A. has kept Stetson Bennett on their 53-player active roster despite Jimmy Garoppolo's reinstatement.
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