Rams’ backup QB competition may be over after telling move by Sean McVay
The Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback competition is heating up as the preseason finale approaches.
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- No decision yet on whether Stetson Bennett IV or Ty Simpson will be backup quarterback for Week 1 after Thursday night's preseason finale against Chargers Rams · 12h ago
- Rams preseason takeaways: Sean McVay 'not pigeonholing' himself into backup QB decision Los Angeles Times · 12h ago
- Sean McVay still undecided on Ty Simpson vs. Stetson Bennett as QB2 Rams Wire · 12h ago
- McVay: Rams will carry 3 QBs on initial 53-man roster, still deciding on allocation of reps in final preseason game against Chargers and backup for Week 1 Rams · 12h ago
- Who will back up Matthew Stafford? Rams’ QB2 race comes down to preseason finale Los Angeles Times · 12h ago
- Rookie QB Ty Simpson has another efficient game as Rams wrap up preseason Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Rams remain undecided on No. 2 QB after preseason finale NBC Sports · 12h ago
- Rams’ backup QB competition may be over after telling move by Sean McVay New York Post · 12h ago
The story so far
The Los Angeles Rams are deciding on their backup quarterback for the upcoming season. The team is carrying three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster. The competition for the backup spot has intensified, with rookie Ty Simpson showing efficiency in recent games.
The New York Post suggests the competition may be over after a significant move by head coach Sean McVay. The Rams are still deciding on the allocation of reps in their final preseason game against the Chargers. The Los Angeles Times and NBC Sports note that the decision on the No. 2 quarterback remains undecided.
The preseason finale will be crucial in finalizing the backup quarterback position. The Rams will announce their final decision after the preseason game against the Chargers. The performance of the quarterbacks in this game will be pivotal in determining who will back up Matthew Stafford for Week 1.
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The obvious questions
Who is the current starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams?
Matthew Stafford is the current starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
How many quarterbacks will the Rams carry on their initial 53-man roster?
The Rams will carry three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster.
Who are the main contenders for the backup quarterback position?
The main contenders for the backup quarterback position are rookie Ty Simpson and the other quarterbacks on the roster.
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