Stetson Bennett returns to work with the Rams.
The two-time national champion quarterback was added to the team’s offseason program after missing most of his rookie season after being placed on the reserve/non-football injured list in September, according to head coach Sean McVay. He is said to be participating.
“There was a good look in his eyes. He was attentive in meetings.” McVeigh said This week’s story is about Bennett, who was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of last year’s NFL Draft.
The 26-year-old quarterback was expected to be Matthew Stafford’s backup last season. ruled out due to shoulder injury Before the Week 1 game against the Seahawks.
When Bennett was placed on the NFI list in September, McVay did not provide further details.
“There are some things that I think are a little bit bigger and more important. Out of respect for the details, I’d like to keep them in-house, so I’d like to leave them there.” Super Bowl winning coach said.
Bennett’s absence has been extended through the 2023 season, and McVay provided a vague update on the matter in January when asked about the quarterback’s availability in 2024.
“I don’t know about that,” McVay said. “I’d like to talk about that another time. I think he’s getting better, but I’m not in a position to answer that exactly right now. It will be a long time from now.”
The Rams signed former Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year deal in March after a one-season stint in Las Vegas failed.
Bennett attends Rams team meetings and does weight training as part of his offseason program.
Bennett’s road to the NFL has been rocky since he was arrested for public intoxication in Dallas in January 2023.
The incident occurred shortly after Georgia State vs. TCU won the national title that same month.
It was suspected that the issue could affect Stetson’s draft stock.
“It was a mistake that everyone was aware of,” Bennett told the media about the arrest at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
“I understand why it doesn’t happen. I’ve talked to the coach and the GM about it. I’ve apologized to the family. I felt worse for the guy. Where are you now?” I also felt like I let them down. [people are going to know about it]”
Ultimately, the Rams selected Bennett with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
