THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — 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.

But Bennett left the Rams before the regular season began, and he didn’t return to the team in 2023.

“I was home,” Bennett said. “As far as what led to that, what transpired and all that, I think we’re going to keep that in-house. But it was good. I went back home, and thank goodness (general manager) Les (Snead) and Coach McVay allowed me to do that.”