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McVay Calls Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson '2A/2B' as Rams Split Backup Duties

Splitting practice reps to develop both quarterbacks delays a Week 1 active-backup decision.

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Overview

  • Rams coach Sean McVay said he views Stetson Bennett and rookie Ty Simpson as co-backups, using the term "2A/2B" to show they share the role behind starter Matthew Stafford.
  • McVay announced Friday that the team will divide scout-team and practice reps between Bennett and Simpson rather than give one player all the work.
  • The Rams’ unofficial Week 1 depth chart still lists Bennett as QB2 and Simpson as QB3, but McVay said he has not decided which quarterback will be active on game day.
  • Simpson closed the preseason with strong efficiency and accuracy while Bennett offers multiple seasons of experience in McVay’s system, a balance that explains the shared development plan.
  • The move departs from recent years when a single veteran backup took most reps and could change roster choices or emergency plans if Stafford misses time, so the backup role will remain fluid during the season.