The Los Angeles Rams officially dropped their Week 1 depth chart, listing rookie Ty Simpson as the third-string quarterback. This isn’t just a minor detail, it’s a peek behind the curtain at what Sean McVay’s thinking as the season kicks off.
Rams Reveal QB Plan, NFC West Teams Are Watching
So, the big reveal from the Rams is Stetson Bennett snagging the backup QB spot behind Matthew Stafford. That means Ty Simpson, who they snatched with the 13th overall pick in April’s draft, is starting out as QB3. You gotta wonder what that means for a first-rounder, right? McVay’s been clear about wanting Simpson to “sit and learn this season,” especially with Stafford’s career timeline getting hazy and those retirement rumors swirling for the last couple of years. Our guy Eric D. Williams nailed it: “Stetson Bennett being named the No. 2 QB by the Rams over Ty Simpson should not be surprising. He was clearly the better player during training camp. But Simpson showed steady improvement.” They both got a ton of reps in preseason, but Bennett apparently took the edge, and McVay agreed. It’s a strategic move, no doubt, especially with Week 1 against the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers coming up fast, all the way in Australia!
Cardinals Lock Up Key Weapon, Giants RB Shares Scary Details
Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals just made a massive move, agreeing to a multi-year extension with wide receiver Michael Wilson. This three-year deal keeps the 26-year-old receiver locked in through the 2029 season. The guy was a third-round pick in 2023 out of Stanford, and he’s clearly proven himself as a primary target in that Cardinals’ offense, stepping up alongside Trey McBride. He’s expected to officially sign today, right before Arizona’s regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13th. That’s a huge commitment and a vote of confidence in Wilson’s future in the desert.
Across the league, some other wild stuff is happening. New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo shared he actually considered hanging up his cleats after last year’s brutal ankle injury. Imagine that! He suffered a dislocated ankle, an open tibia fracture, and a ruptured deltoid ligament in Week 8. Skattebo opened up on “Up & Adams” that he thought about retirement about a month into rehab. That’s a serious injury, man, and it just shows you the mental and physical grind these guys go through. And speaking of injuries, the Chicago Bears are keeping tabs on practice injuries with wide receiver Rome Odunze and running back D’Andre Swift.
So, as Week 1 rapidly approaches, these teams are finalizing their rosters and making big statements. For the Cardinals, it’s about securing a top receiver for years to come. For the Rams, it’s a clear depth chart, and a high-draft pick getting the learning curve they wanted. We’ll get our first real look at these plans when the Rams face the 49ers in Australia and the Cardinals take on the Chargers, both just around the corner. Can’t wait for kickoff!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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