Rams backup QB competition heats up ahead of Saints preseason game

The Rams are set to face the Saints in a preseason game on Saturday at SoFi Stadium, featuring a critical battle for the backup quarterback position between Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson. With Matthew Stafford resting, both players aim to prove their worth as the team prepares to trim its roster to 53 by August 30. Simpson, a first-round pick, impressed in the first preseason game against the Chiefs, while Bennett enters the contest seeking to solidify his role despite never having thrown a pass in regular-season NFL action. Saturday's game could clarify the competition for the backup role as both quarterbacks are expected to see significant playtime.

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