It would have been interesting to see the Green Bay Packers face Stetson Bennett over Brett Rypien on Sunday with the Matthew Stafford thumb injury, but it appears that Bennett will not play at all this season for the Los Angeles Rams.
He was a fourth-round selection and the 128th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia. Stetson Bennett won back-to-back national championships as their starting quarterback. Los Angeles was hoping that he would be the backup quarterback this season to Matthew Stafford, but it never happened.
Bennett had a shaky preseason, and right after the preseason ended, he ended up on the non-football injury list without much explanation. Two months later, there have been no answers as to why he is still away from Los Angeles. Head coach Sean McVay spoke to reporters on Monday about Stetson Bennett and said:
“I’m not ready to say that he won’t be back with us at all this year, but it’s probably less likely than it is likely he would be.”
McVay also said back in the month of September to reporters:
“There are certain things that I think are a little bit bigger and more important, and out of respect for the particulars and the specifics, (I) want to be able to keep it in-house”
Hopefully, in the Future, Stetson Bennett Will Be Able to Start in an NFL Game, Even if it Isn’t Against the Green Bay Packers
It would have been cool to see Bennett start this weekend against the Packers defense with the Stafford injury for the Rams. A lot of people would have loved to see him start because he did win two national titles with Georgia and was a better quarterback than people give him credit for.
Stetson Bennett would have done well as a backup quarterback this season under head coach Sean McVay. At some point in the future, hopefully, he can start in an NFL game, even if it isn’t against Green Bay. Whatever he is dealing with off the field, hopefully, Bennett can get back to the team sooner rather than later and get onto the football field.
Stetson Bennett’s offseason has been tumultuous, with a public intoxication arrest and placement on the NFI/reserve list, sidelining him for the initial games of the season. As the Los Angeles Rams navigate these challenges, fans eagerly await updates on Bennett’s status. For more insights and updates on the Green Bay Packers and other NFL teams, check out the Green Bay Packers News.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money did Stetson Bennett make?
Stetson Bennett made an average annual salary of $1.13 million after being selected in the fourth round at the 128th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract with the Rams.
Does Stetson Bennett have a family?
Yes, Stetson Bennett has a family. He has three brothers named Luke Bennett, Maverick Bennett, and Knox Bennett. Luke Bennett is on track to join the Bulldogs and continue the family's athletic legacy. Multiple reports confirm that all four siblings excel in sports.
