Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett goes through drills during an organized team activity workout as quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone watches. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times)
During the final rep of practice Tuesday, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett dropped back and — under the watchful eye of coach Sean McVay — completed a long pass to a receiver.
It was only a developmental drill.
Still, it was another step forward for Bennett, who has returned to the Rams after spending his rookie season away from the team while on the NFL’s non-football injury/illness list.
“It’s been cool to get back,” Bennett said afterward, adding, “Great to get back to football. It’s what I love and so it’s been pretty sweet.”
Bennett, a two-time national champion at Georgia, declined to specify the reason for his season away from football, saying several times he preferred to keep it “in-house.”
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A reporter asked if it would be accurate to say it fell under the umbrella of mental health, and improving his mental health.
“Yeah,” Bennett said, “I’d say that.”
Bennett’s future with the team remains to be determined but McVay said last week that Bennett “had a couple good days and it’s been good having him out here.”
The Rams selected Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 draft to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup and, possibly, his successor.
Bennett showed positive signs during the first two preseason games but struggled in the preseason finale at Denver. Before the season opener, he was put on the nonfootball injury/illness list because of an unspecified issue, and McVay remained vague throughout the season about Bennett’s situation.
Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), who started strong last preseason and struggled in the finale, runs from Chargers linebacker Brevin Allen (90) in a preseason game. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press)
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Publish date : 2024-05-28 23:48:06
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