Stetson Bennett secures Rams backup quarterback role for season opener against 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams designated Stetson Bennett as the No. 2 quarterback for their season opener against the 49ers. Head coach Sean McVay finalized the decision Thursday after a summer-long competition between Bennett and Ty Simpson. While McVay previously characterized the two players as 2A and 2B on the depth chart, Bennett earned the backup spot due to his experience within the Rams offensive system. Ty Simpson was declared a healthy scratch for the game. Bennett now serves as the primary backup to Matthew Stafford. The team opted for Bennett’s familiarity with the playbook over Simpson, who demonstrated strong play throughout training camp and the preseason. Bennett remains the second-string option on the depth chart unless the coaching staff decides to make future changes to the roster configuration.

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