Stetson Bennett turned in a strong showing in the Rams’ second preseason game on Saturday, but the bigger picture around his future still hasn’t changed much.
Even if that outing helps him lock down the backup job for the upcoming season - something that has not been confirmed - the Rams’ quarterback of the future is still expected by many to be Ty Simpson. Bennett can keep making his case, but it will take a lot to shift that view.
The Rams appear willing to give Bennett every opportunity to prove he belongs beyond this season, yet that path is anything but simple. With his situation still unsettled, there’s even a real possibility that a move to a different team next year ends up being the best outcome for him.
A lot of NFL analysts and fans already view Simpson as the long-term answer in Los Angeles, and that thinking took hold when the Rams selected him in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Because of that investment, it seems unlikely the team would walk away from Simpson after just one season, even if he struggles and Bennett keeps playing well.
That reality leaves Bennett in a tricky spot. This could wind up being his final season in LA no matter how sharp he looks. His contract with the Rams runs out after this year, which opens the door for him to test the market next offseason and look for a team that might actually give him a shot to start.
For that to become a real possibility, Bennett has to keep stacking strong performances whenever he gets the chance. He needs to build his value with the Rams now if he wants to increase his chances of landing somewhere that sees him as more than just depth.
Training camp has already shown Bennett ahead of Simpson in the battle for the No. 2 job, but he still has work to do if he wants to make the separation obvious.
If he can clearly outplay Simpson this season, there is at least a path for the Rams to bring him back next offseason. Matthew Stafford is getting closer to retirement, and a return for Bennett could put him in position to compete for the starting job once Stafford is done.
There’s also value in simply staying in the backup role all year. That would give Bennett chances to get on the field in the regular season, whether that means late snaps in blowouts or, if Stafford were to get hurt, a chance to step in and run the offense.
However it plays out, Bennett’s best shot at setting up his next move is to spend the season as the Rams’ No. 2 quarterback. Right now, that looks to be his job. The challenge now is holding onto it and making sure nobody can say Simpson should be ahead of him.
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