NEWSFLASH 🚨: Stetson Bennett competing for NFL job with Rams against former…
Stetson Bennett, the former Georgia standout currently on the Rams’ roster, is once again battling to secure his place on the team. He’s vying for a backup quarterback role straight out of training camp, this time competing against a former UT‑Martin QB—though the opponent’s name isn’t widely mentioned yet .
🔁 Background and what’s at stake
Bennett was drafted in the 4th round ( #128 overall) by the Rams in 2023 and is now entering his third training camp .
Early on, he held off competition (like QB Brock Purdy—sorry, wrong team, scratch that—and Joshua Dobbs) to earn a backup spot in 2024 .
This year, the Rams have added another former UT‑Martin QB into the mix—keeping Bennett on high alert to protect his roster position .
Why this matters
Bennett’s path has been far from conventional. Standing 5′11″ and weighing 190 lb, he’s overcome skepticism time and again—from walk-on status at Georgia to two national titles in 2021 and 2022 .
Rams GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay have discussed a quarterback succession plan centered around Bennett, underscoring his importance to the team’s depth chart .
What to watch this preseason
Expect Bennett to face stiff competition during camp and preseason games—especially from the former UT‑Martin QB who was recently signed.
Rams fans will be paying close attention during the preseason. Bennett already beat out Sam Darnold and others last year—this time could be make-or-break .
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The bigger picture: Bennett’s resiliency and proven leadership give him a solid shot, but with added competition, training camp will be critical. Stay tuned as the Rams work toward finalizing their quarterback depth chart.
