Bennett’s Backup Battle Intensifies

The L.A. Rams’ revamped defense, featuring Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie, is dominating minicamp—and forcing quarterback Stetson Bennett into a high-pressure spotlight. With starter Matthew Stafford sidelined, Bennett, a fourth-round pick still battling turnover issues and arm strength questions, threw an interception to McDuffie, exposing his struggles. Meanwhile, even less-prepared rookie Ty Simpson lurks in the background, making Bennett’s path to the backup role even steeper. As the Rams’ defense surges ahead, the offense—and especially the QB battle—must catch up fast if they want to stay competitive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f00496d155f6343b