Rams Plan Simpson as Stafford Backup

Stetson Bennett will start the Rams’ preseason opener against the Chiefs, with Ty Simpson set to play but not start as Los Angeles evaluates the No. 2 quarterback role behind Stafford and considers a 2026 depth plan that includes Caldwell. Across reports, Bennett has progressed in camp while Simpson, a 2026 first‑rounder, will get live-game reps to develop, shaping how the backup quarterback situation is approached this season.