LAR Stetson Bennett
NFL quarterback. Former Georgia Bulldogs transfer. Position: QB. Team: Los Angeles Rams.
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: Los Angeles Rams
- Background: Three-year starter at Georgia, transferred to NFL with Rams
2026 Outlook
Bennett holds the backup QB job behind Matthew Stafford but faces stiff competition from first-round rookie Ty Simpson. With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo headed toward retirement, the backup role is wide open—Bennett's three seasons in the Rams system give him an edge, but the draft capital spent on Simpson creates a genuine competition. As of late June, neither Bennett nor Simpson has separated himself from the backup role, keeping his roster spot on the line. Head coach Sean McVay has praised Bennett's progress during the offseason, and his familiarity with McVay's system positions him to potentially open the season as Stafford's primary backup—though Simpson's first-round pedigree and quick processing ability present a legitimate threat (per Rams make $25.4 million Ty Simpson decision as training camp begins). The winner's biggest opportunity: Stafford (38 years old, MVP in 2025) could retire in a few seasons, making the backup QB a future starter-in-waiting (per Stetson Bennett without separation in backup QB competition - UGA Wire and Stetson Bennett fighting for his job in latest QB competition).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup QB behind Matthew Stafford. Competing with rookie Ty Simpson for depth-chart position and reps during training camp and preseason.
Recent News
- 2026-07-13 — Rams training camp preview: Ty Simpson or Stetson Bennett as QB2? (Rams training camp preview: Ty Simpson or Stetson Bennett as QB2?)
- 2026-07-09 — Training Camp Could Determine Stetson Bennett's Future With Rams (Training Camp Could Determine Stetson Bennett's Future With Rams)
- 2026-05-29 — Stetson Bennett fighting for his job in latest QB competition (Stetson Bennett fighting for his job in latest QB competition)
- 2026-06-26 — Stetson Bennett without separation in backup QB competition (Stetson Bennett without separation in backup QB competition - UGA Wire)
- 2026-06-26 — Stetson Bennett dealing with 'business side' of NFL in QB competition with Rams (Stetson Bennett dealing with 'business side' of NFL in QB competition with Rams)
- 2026-06-28 — Stetson Bennett dealing with ‘business side’ of NFL in QB competition with Rams -... (Stetson Bennett dealing with ‘business side’ of NFL in QB competition with Rams -...)
- 2026-05-14 — Rams 90-Man Roster Player Preview: Where Does Stetson Bennett Fit After Ty Simpson Pick? (Rams 90-Man Roster Player Preview: Where Does Stetson Bennett Fit After Ty Simpson Pick?)
- 2026-06-22 — What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts - The Athletic (What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts - The Athletic)
- 2026-06-22 — What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts (What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts)
- 2026-05-09 — 4 Rams who shockingly find themselves in the fight for their NFL lives (4 Rams who shockingly find themselves in the fight for their NFL lives)