Sean McVay details Rams' QB plan for preseason opener against Chiefs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that rookie quarterback Ty Simpson will not start in their preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Instead, Stetson Bennett will take the starting role, with Simpson set to see action during the game. McVay's decision comes as Matthew Stafford will not participate in the preseason matchup. Simpson was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is considered the future of the quarterback position for the Rams. His performance in this preseason game could influence McVay's decisions moving forward concerning backup quarterback options.
- •Ty Simpson will play but not start against the Chiefs.
- •Stetson Bennett receives the starting role for the Rams.
- •Matthew Stafford is sidelined for the preseason opener.
- •Simpson was drafted 13th overall in 2026.
- •Performance against Kansas City may impact Simpson's future role.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay evaluates Ty Simpson's impressive Rams debut
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay Announces Ty Simpson Decision for Rams’ Preseason Opener
"With the Los Angeles Rams' preseason opener right around the corner, Sean McVay revealed his plan for rookie quarterback Ty Simpson. The post Sean McVay Announces Ty Simpson Decision for Rams’ Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
"Sean McVay was happy with how his rookie quarterback played in the Rams' preseason win over the Chiefs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:30 AMSean McVay evaluates Ty Simpson's impressive Rams debut
Sean McVay was happy with how his rookie quarterback played in the Rams' preseason win over the Chiefs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:00 PMSean McVay Announces Ty Simpson Decision for Rams’ Preseason Opener
With the Los Angeles Rams' preseason opener right around the corner, Sean McVay revealed his plan for rookie quarterback Ty Simpson. The post Sean McVay Announces Ty Simpson Decision for Rams’ Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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