Sean McVay Shares Details About Stetson Bennett Situation

Los Angeles Rams needed a backup quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Rams moved up to get Stetson Bennett in the fourth round to fix it.

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Bennett was expected to be an NFL No. 2 after two consecutive NCAA titles with Georgia.

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McVay was pleased by Bennett's playmaking and movement out of the pocket throughout training camp and the preseason.

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Bennett was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and would miss the first four games of the season.

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Out of respect for him and the situation, I’m going to leave all the specifics and particulars in-house,” McVay said.

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Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver officially retires from NFL

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