Sean McVay leaves Rams quarterback depth chart fluid before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has not designated an official backup quarterback for the team's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. While Stetson Bennett is listed as second on the depth chart, McVay describes both Bennett and Ty Simpson as co-backups designated as 2A and 2B. This approach marks a departure from previous seasons when the team maintained a clear backup hierarchy. Both players will continue to train for the role leading up to the game, with the final assignment for the QB2 and emergency QB3 positions remaining fluid. In other team injury news, wide receiver Puka Nacua is progressing in his recovery from a psoas injury sustained during training camp last month.
- •Sean McVay views Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson as 2A and 2B options behind Matthew Stafford.
- •The Rams have not finalized which player will serve as the active QB2 for the Week 1 game.
- •Puka Nacua returned to practice on Sunday while recovering from a psoas injury.
- •The 2026 season opener features the Rams facing the 49ers in Australia.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Rams have not announced official QB2
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