Rams name Stetson Bennett starting quarterback for preseason Week 1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have appointed Stetson Bennett as the starting quarterback for their preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4:00 p.m. ET. This decision comes after a competitive training camp where Bennett vied for a second-string position with Alabama's Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team had previously allocated significant resources to Simpson, raising questions about Bennett's future given Matthew Stafford's approaching 39th birthday next February. Bennett, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, has yet to see action in a regular-season game despite his notable college accomplishments, including leading Georgia to two national championships.
- •Stetson Bennett starts for Rams in preseason Week 1 against the Chiefs.
- •Bennett competed for backup role with Ty Simpson during training camp.
- •Simpson was the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Matthew Stafford turns 39 in February, impacting future quarterback plans.
- •Bennett has not played in a regular-season game yet.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Stetson Bennett is finally in line to be Rams' backup QB, 4 seasons after his Georgia glory days
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — Rams make Stetson Bennett decision for preseason Week 1
"Stetson Bennett played in 37 football games during his final three seasons at the University of Georgia. The Los Angeles Rams are sending Bennett out again as their starter in their preseason opener at Kansas City on Saturday night. Exhibition games are fun, and Bennett has generally played well in them during his four seasons with the Rams.
"Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Stetson Bennett has been announced as the starter for the starting quarterback for the Rams for preseason Week 1
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:44 PMStetson Bennett is finally in line to be Rams' backup QB, 4 seasons after his Georgia glory days
Stetson Bennett played in 37 football games during his final three seasons at the University of Georgia. The Los Angeles Rams are sending Bennett out again as their starter in their preseason opener at Kansas City on Saturday night. Exhibition games are fun, and Bennett has generally played well in them during his four seasons with the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:27 AMRams make Stetson Bennett decision for preseason Week 1
Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Stetson Bennett has been announced as the starter for the starting quarterback for the Rams for preseason Week 1
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