Rams plan to play Ty Simpson in preseason finale against Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams will have Ty Simpson on the field for their preseason finale against the Chargers on Thursday night. Head coach Sean McVay indicated he remains undecided on the backup quarterback position between Simpson and Stetson Bennett, with Bennett taking nine of 15 reps during practice. Simpson completed 8-of-12 passes for 73 yards in a prior preseason game against the Saints, while Bennett had 181 yards and two rushing touchdowns in that matchup. McVay is assessing their performances to finalize the backup role before the regular season begins.
- •Ty Simpson will definitely play in the preseason finale.
- •Sean McVay has not decided on the backup QB between Simpson and Bennett.
- •Stetson Bennett participated more in practice ahead of the finale.
- •Simpson had 73 passing yards in the previous game against the Saints.
- •The Rams will play as the away team at SoFi Stadium.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ty Simpson will "definitely" play preseason finale, Sean McVay undecided on backup QB
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay undecided on Rams' QB2, shares plan for preseason finale
"Sean McVay hasn't decided who will be Matthew Stafford's backup this season between Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson.
"The Rams have the reigning MVP at starting quarterback, but their QB2 is still to be determined.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:02 PMTy Simpson will "definitely" play preseason finale, Sean McVay undecided on backup QB
The Rams have the reigning MVP at starting quarterback, but their QB2 is still to be determined.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:36 PMSean McVay undecided on Rams' QB2, shares plan for preseason finale
Sean McVay hasn't decided who will be Matthew Stafford's backup this season between Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson.
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