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Rams Name Stetson Bennett QB2 as Ty Simpson Is Listed Emergency QB3

Coach Sean McVay called the Week 1 choice a short-term move that favors a quarterback already versed in his offense while saying both players will continue to be developed.

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Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams NFL helmet on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Rams named Stetson Bennett their active backup on Thursday, listing first-round pick Ty Simpson as the inactive emergency third quarterback for the Week 1 opener in Melbourne.
  • Under the NFL emergency-third-quarterback rule Simpson can enter only if both Matthew Stafford and Bennett are unavailable, which keeps Simpson off the bench but eligible in extreme circumstances.
  • Veteran receiver Tutu Atwell, who was reacquired from the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 27 in exchange for Jarquez Hunter, was a healthy scratch for the game despite not being injured.
  • Bennett earned the game-day nod after handling most second-team reps and taking snaps with the first unit when Stafford rested, while Simpson produced efficient, turnover-free preseason numbers and remains a key long-term draft investment.
  • McVay emphasized the decision is flexible and that the team will keep developing both quarterbacks, a stance that could affect how snaps are split and when Simpson begins a more active role this season.