Who is the Rams' backup QB? Matthew Stafford's injury brings quarterback depth chart into focus

Billy Heyen

Who is the Rams' backup QB? Matthew Stafford's injury brings quarterback depth chart into focus image

Things aren't looking great to start training camp in Los Angeles.

Matthew Stafford is dealing with back soreness, and on Saturday, head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Stafford wouldn't participate in a Rams practice at all in the week ahead.

That leaves the Rams scrambling to make sure their offense can operate with a backup under center, too.

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Who is the Rams' backup QB?

The Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback is Jimmy Garoppolo.

The long-time NFL starter is an experienced option to take over if Matthew Stafford has to miss time with his back injury.

Rams QB depth chart

When Matthew Stafford is healthy, this is how the Rams line up at QB:

  1. Matthew Stafford
  2. Jimmy Garoppolo
  3. Stetson Bennett
  4. Dresser Winn

Reviews on the former Georgia QB Bennett have been good early in training camp.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle