It’s been a long time since fans saw Stetson Bennett on the football field but he’s expected to make his return to the Los Angeles Rams soon. At the annual owners meetings on Monday, general manager Les Snead told reporters that the plan is for Bennett to participate in the team’s offseason workouts this spring.
That’s less than a month away, as the Rams can begin their offseason workout program on April 15. In the meantime, Snead said Bennett has been working out in Dallas. He recently shared a video of himself training with a group, which was led by Patrick Mahomes’ trainer.
Rams GM Les Snead said Stetson Bennett is working out in Dallas and the plan is to have him participate in the team’s offseason workouts.
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) March 25, 2024
Bennett was placed on the non-football illness list last September, spending his entire rookie season away from the team. The Rams still have not disclosed the reason for his absence, only indicating that it was a personal issue.
Coach Sean McVay said this offseason that it’s unclear if Bennett will be back with the team, but this seems to be a step in the right direction. If he does remain with the Rams, he’ll likely be the No. 3 quarterback behind new backup Jimmy Garoppolo.
The Rams selected Bennett in the fourth round of last year’s draft, taking him with the 128th overall pick. He played in all three preseason games but did not appear in a regular-season game.