{
  "id": 3151484,
  "title": "Rams' Sean McVay Still Undecided on Ty Simpson, Stetson Bennett",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rams-sean-mcvay-still-undecided-on-ty-simpson-stetson-bennett",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T00:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/rams-sean-mcvay-still-undecided-on-ty-simpson-stetson-bennett-12361533"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams have settled on drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, despite head coach Sean McVay remaining unsure about whether Simpson or Stetson Bennett will be the team's second-string quarterback heading into the regular season. At 38 years old, Rams veteran Matthew Stafford has won the league's MVP award and led the franchise to a 12-5 record, raising questions about the potential need for a backup. Simpson, a former Alabama standout, made a strong impression in his first NFL action, outperforming Bennett in a preseason game, but McVay has yet to officially name a starter. With both quarterbacks having participated in each of the Rams' first two preseason contests, McVay's uncertainty about the backup role adds an intriguing layer to the team's decision to draft Simpson so highly.",
  "summary": "Rams coach Sean McVay says he still hasn't decided between Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett as Matthew Stafford's primary backup.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Rams draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson with No. 13 pick",
    "Head coach Sean McVay undecided on Simpson vs. Stetson Bennett as backup",
    "38-year-old Matthew Stafford won MVP and led Rams to 12-5 record"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Rams' high draft pick of Ty Simpson heightens uncertainty over the team's backup quarterback role, with head coach Sean McVay yet to choose between Simpson and Stetson Bennett.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}