UGA football legend Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from NFL last year to address mental health

Legendary UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from the NFL last year to address his mental health.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, Matthew Stafford, center, and Stetson Bennett warm up during the NFL football team's organized team activities Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address his mental health.

Bennett said Tuesday that he feels recharged and ready to play again. The two-time national champion at the University of Georgia is participating in the Rams’ organized team activities during the offseason.

After winning his second national title with the Bulldogs in January 2023, Bennett was a fourth-round pick by the Rams. He participated in Los Angeles’ team activities and played extensively in the preseason while competing to be Matthew Stafford’s backup under coach Sean McVay.