Rams depth chart reset Simpson edges Bennett
The Rams depth chart shifted at the margins after the preseason opener at Arrowhead Stadium, where Los Angeles beat Kansas City 20-12 while sitting 41 players.
Ty Simpson played 39 snaps and provided a composed emergency option while Stetson Bennett managed 15 snaps and the offensive line took a hit when Keagan Trost left with a hamstring issue as detailed in the linked game review from Turf Show Times.
Key Takeaways
- The Rams depth chart shows a rookie push at backup quarterback after Ty Simpson’s 39-snap, composed outing.
- Stetson Bennett’s limited 15 snaps and uneven timing lowered his immediate emergency appeal compared with Simpson.
- Keagan Trost’s hamstring issue clouds the right-tackle depth chart and elevates swing-tackle importance.
- Receiver and running back reps revealed front-runners for depth roles but no clear-cut WR#3 emerged from the group.
Rams depth chart quarterback battle
Ty Simpson’s 39 snaps gave the staff a look at his game management and communication under live conditions, and that volume pushed him up the depth chart conversation.
Stetson Bennett’s 15 snaps came across two drives and he was removed after a field-goal series when his timing looked off at times.
That sequence leaves Simpson with the short-term edge as the internal emergency option based on preseason tape and available reps.
Offensive line depth and Trost injury
The starters logged defined snap totals: Austin Blaske 54, Bill Murray 36, Dylan McMahon 51, Beaux Limmer 34, and Keagan Trost 15 before his hamstring issue.
Blaske played nearly the whole contest and later moved inside, highlighting his versatility across the line.
Trost’s hamstring, which appeared to occur on special teams, creates immediate instability at right tackle and forces the staff to evaluate backup options and swing-tackle versatility.
Wide receiver and running back depth
The Rams employed three-wide sets frequently, which produced clear snap leaders and lingering questions about the WR3 role.
Tyler Scott led all receivers with 46 snaps and made a high-effort diving catch on his only target while Xavier Harris posted 39 snaps and handled punt-return duties.
At running back, Jarquez Hunter (21) flashed to the outside, Dean Conners (22) recorded goal-line touchdowns, and Ronnie Rivers did not play, which factors into coaches’ allocation of roster spots.
Preseason snap distribution and notes
| Player | Snaps | Role / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | 39 | Rookie quarterback; dependable game management and emergency-backup traction |
| Stetson Bennett | 15 | Second-team reps; removed after a field-goal drive and showed uneven timing |
| Tyler Scott | 46 | Receiver; led the group in snaps and made a diving catch on his lone target |
| Xavier Harris | 39 | Receiver and returner; charted multiple short catches and handled punt returns |
| Austin Blaske | 54 | Offensive line starter; logged the most snaps and showed interior versatility |
| Keagan Trost | 15 | Right tackle; left with a hamstring issue that clouds immediate depth stability |
Roster construction and 53-man implications
These preseason patterns directly affect how the Rams approach a 53-man roster capable of handling a 17-game season and common in-season attrition.
Simpson’s showing reduces the immediate urgency to spend a roster spot on a veteran backup if staff will accept an internal emergency option, while Trost’s injury elevates the value of swing tackles and interior depth.
Receiver and running back reps underline the premium on multi-role contributors who can also provide special-teams value.
