QB Stetson Bennett is back with the Rams for offseason workouts after missing his first NFL season
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Stetson Bennett has rejoined the Los Angeles Rams for the start of their offseason program after missing his entire rookie season for undisclosed reasons.
Bennett is attending team meetings and lifting weights with his teammates at the Rams' training complex, coach Sean McVay confirmed Tuesday. The team hasn't yet started its on-field workouts.
“He looks good,” McVay said of Bennett. “He's had a good look in his eyes. He's been attentive in the meetings.”
The Rams drafted the two-time national championship-winning quarterback from Georgia in the fourth round one year ago. Bennett participated in the Rams' offseason program and played extensively in the preseason, but was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list five days before Los Angeles' regular-season opener.
Bennett was expected to be Matthew Stafford's backup as a rookie, but he didn't return to the team in 2023. The Rams never announced a reason for Bennett's absence.
The Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo last month to back up Stafford in 2024, but Bennett took additional steps toward a return when he met with Dave Ragone, Los Angeles' new quarterbacks coach.
If Bennett is ready to resume his pro career, it could dissuade the Rams from selecting a quarterback with a high pick in the draft this week.
___
AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL
-
2024-25 NFL MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen early favorites
Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers call off their $10K NFL Rookie of the Year bet
Pats' No. 3 pick Drake Maye wraps up first taste of NFL at rookie minicamp
-
Austin Rivers calls out James Jones for career critique; Jones responds
Julian Edelman reveals backstage tension between Kraft, Belichick at Brady roast
Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as QB1
-
NFL's 5 most improved teams of the offseason
NFL's 5 least improved teams of the offseason: Cowboys or Bills more disappointing?
Despite major Bills turnover, don’t be so sure they're going to regress
-
2024-25 NFL MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen early favorites
Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers call off their $10K NFL Rookie of the Year bet
Pats' No. 3 pick Drake Maye wraps up first taste of NFL at rookie minicamp
-
Austin Rivers calls out James Jones for career critique; Jones responds
Julian Edelman reveals backstage tension between Kraft, Belichick at Brady roast
Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as QB1
-
NFL's 5 most improved teams of the offseason
NFL's 5 least improved teams of the offseason: Cowboys or Bills more disappointing?
Despite major Bills turnover, don’t be so sure they're going to regress