Rams name Stetson Bennett as backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams released their official depth chart for the upcoming Week One game. The roster confirms Matthew Stafford remains the starting quarterback, with Stetson Bennett listed as the primary backup. Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, occupies the third-string position. Head coach Sean McVay previously expressed confidence in both Bennett and Simpson following the preseason finale but declined to identify a designated backup at that time. The organization views Simpson as a long-term development project rather than an immediate contributor for the current season.
- •Matthew Stafford remains the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Stetson Bennett is officially listed as the No. 2 quarterback.
- •Ty Simpson is the team's third-string quarterback.
- •The Rams drafted Simpson 13th overall to serve as a long-term prospect.
- •Sean McVay did not name a backup during the preseason.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay: I look at Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson as "2A, 2B"
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay explains why Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson are 2A and 2B at QB
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Rams' depth chart lists Stetson Bennett as No. 2 QB, Ty Simpson No. 3
"The Rams released a depth chart that shows Stetson Bennett as the team's second quarterback and first-round pick Ty Simpson as their third quarterback, but head coach Sean McVay said things are less clear cut than that would make it appear.
"Stetson Bennett is the QB2 on the depth chart, but Sean McVay sees him and Ty Simpson as co-backups behind Matthew Stafford.
"Ty Simpson was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he's only the No. 3 quarterback on the Rams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:41 PMSean McVay: I look at Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson as "2A, 2B"
The Rams released a depth chart that shows Stetson Bennett as the team's second quarterback and first-round pick Ty Simpson as their third quarterback, but head coach Sean McVay said things are less clear cut than that would make it appear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 6:35 PMSean McVay explains why Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson are 2A and 2B at QB
Stetson Bennett is the QB2 on the depth chart, but Sean McVay sees him and Ty Simpson as co-backups behind Matthew Stafford.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:17 PMRams' depth chart lists Stetson Bennett as No. 2 QB, Ty Simpson No. 3
Ty Simpson was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he's only the No. 3 quarterback on the Rams.
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