Sean McVay confirms Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson compete for Rams backup quarterback role
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Updated · UGA Wire · Apr 25
Sean McVay confirms Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson compete for Rams backup quarterback role
9 articles · Updated · UGA Wire · Apr 25
The Rams drafted Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, following Jimmy Garoppolo's possible retirement.
Coach McVay emphasized that Simpson will compete with Bennett for the backup spot behind MVP-winning starter Matthew Stafford, who remains the team's clear leader.
Bennett, entering the final year of his rookie contract, could drop to third-string if Simpson wins the backup role, closing his opportunity to advance on the depth chart.
What does this pick reveal about the Rams' long-term team-building philosophy?
Is Ty Simpson the biggest gamble of the 2026 NFL Draft's first round?
With only 15 college starts, can Ty Simpson overcome history to become an NFL star?
Did the Rams just sacrifice a Super Bowl run for a questionable future quarterback?
Was drafting Simpson a smart move in a weak QB class or a desperate reach?