Sean McVay discusses preseason plans for Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that rookie Ty Simpson will definitely see action in the preseason. However, there remains uncertainty regarding whether Stetson Bennett will participate at all. Bennett, who has been the primary quarterback in previous preseasons, may not play as the Rams consider giving him a veteran treatment. He has taken second-team reps ahead of Simpson, suggesting he is positioned as the backup behind Matthew Stafford. McVay's comments indicate an evolving quarterback competition as the preseason approaches.
- •Ty Simpson will definitely play in the preseason, according to McVay.
- •Uncertainty remains about Stetson Bennett's participation in preseason games.
- •Bennett has taken multiple second-team reps as the Rams' backup QB.
- •McVay's remarks indicate Bennett could receive a veteran's approach this summer.
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Ty Simpson will play in the preseason; no decision has been made about Stetson Bennett playing
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — McVay says Stetson Bennett might not play in Rams' preseason, boosting his backup QB candidacy
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rams HC Sean McVay Confirms Preseason Plan for Ty Simpson
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay reveals preseason plan for Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson
"Sean McVay says quarterback Stetson Bennett might not play during the Los Angeles Rams ' preseason schedule, which could indicate Bennett has the inside track on the team's backup quarterback job. Rookie first-round pick Ty Simpson “definitely” will play for the Rams in the preseason, which begins next weekend at Kansas City, McVay said Saturday.
"As the Rams prepare for the first of their three preseason games, coach Sean McVay has made a decision as to whether one of his top backup quarterbacks will play.
"Following the conclusion of training camp at LMU, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirms his preseason plan for Ty Simpson.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:42 AMTy Simpson will play in the preseason; no decision has been made about Stetson Bennett playing
As the Rams prepare for the first of their three preseason games, coach Sean McVay has made a decision as to whether one of his top backup quarterbacks will play.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:29 PMMcVay says Stetson Bennett might not play in Rams' preseason, boosting his backup QB candidacy
Sean McVay says quarterback Stetson Bennett might not play during the Los Angeles Rams ' preseason schedule, which could indicate Bennett has the inside track on the team's backup quarterback job. Rookie first-round pick Ty Simpson “definitely” will play for the Rams in the preseason, which begins next weekend at Kansas City, McVay said Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:26 PMRams HC Sean McVay Confirms Preseason Plan for Ty Simpson
Following the conclusion of training camp at LMU, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirms his preseason plan for Ty Simpson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:48 PMSean McVay reveals preseason plan for Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson
Sean McVay said Ty Simpson will definitely play in the preseason, but it's not yet clear if Stetson Bennett will at all.
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