Ty Simpson has connected with the Stafford family, but not through the member who’s the Los Angeles Rams’ starting quarterback. The Rams made Simpson the surprise pick of the 2026 NFL draft when they selected him 13th overall.
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The Los Angeles Rams shocked many by taking quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. The pick becomes even more surprising with the revelation that the Rams are not necessarily treating 2026 as Matthew Stafford’s last year.
The Rams didn’t just make a surprising pick when they drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13. They made a choice that runs against everything their roster and timeline demand right now.
With Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft set to kick off in just a few hours, all eyes for the Rams are on the 61st overall pick. After taking Ty Simpson at 13, the Rams will look to add high-quality depth that can contribute.
The Los Angeles Rams made one of the biggest quarterback moves of the 2026 NFL Draft when they selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, and Dan Orlovsky wasted no time making it clear how he felt about it.
Everything that the Los Angeles Rams have done over the past few seasons has been done with quarterback Matthew Stafford’s timeline in mind. His contract last year was constructed in a way that the team can take it year-to-year.
For much of the offseason, the Rams’ backup quarterback position was a talking point. The matter was settled last night when Los Angeles used the 13th overall pick on Ty Simpson.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Much has been made of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay’s muted reaction to the team’s decision to pick quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall. There is a widespread belief, however, that McVay was fully behind the pick.
For a piece published on Friday afternoon, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler shared more information regarding McVay's demeanor.
During a Friday appearance on 710 AM ESPN Los Angeles, Snead was understandably asked how McVay and Stafford feel about the Simpson pick that has generated discussions on numerous national sports-talk programs.
Matthew Stafford nearly carried the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl appearance this past year, proving to the NFL that he still has a lot left in the tank.
The Los Angeles Rams arguably made the most controversial pick of the first round when they took quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. As the draft got closer, the tea leaves of the Rams taking a quarterback started to come together.
Previously, Simpson shared that a conversation with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban helped convince the signal-caller to turn pro this year. During Friday's edition of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, league insider Tom Pelissero revealed that Snead also impacted Simpson's decision.
The Los Angeles Rams shocked the entire NFL by picking Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles kept their interest in Simpson close to the vest, with rumors of their interest in Simpson only popping up hours before the draft.
The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 NFL Draft without any glaring needs. However, that doesn’t mean that needs didn’t exist. By drafting Ty Simpson in the first round, the Rams didn’t address those needs and instead put a focus on the future. Still, this is a roster that needs depth at key spots.
It seems some league insiders believe McVay wishes the club had gone in a different direction.
The Los Angeles Rams made one of the boldest moves in an otherwise uneventful first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Rams officially began preparing for life after reigning regular-season Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford when they somewhat surprisingly made Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jimmy Garoppolo, a quarterback with 2 Super Bowl rings and a 43-21 record as a starter, is considering retirement just days before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Throughout much of the Los Angeles Rams offseason, the common theme has surrounded the idea of “win now” and being “all in.” This is a team that entered the offseason with two first-round picks after making the NFC Championship Game.
There is no secret that the Los Angeles Rams are all-in on going for a Super Bowl this year and the moves they have made this offseason are proof of that.
The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to bold draft moves—and if the latest buzz is to be believed, they may be gearing up for another. According to longtime broadcaster Paul Allen, the Rams are “the wild card of all wild cards,” with internal chatter suggesting a potential trade-up scenario centered around Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.
The Los Angeles Rams have never shied away from making trades, and there are a few Rams on the roster who could be on the move during the draft. The Los Angeles Rams don’t often trade players on draft day.
With the Los Angeles Rams starting their offseason training program on Monday, wide receiver Xavier Smith signed his exclusive rights tender to return to the team for the 2026 season, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Smith originally joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M in 2023.
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