The Los Angeles Rams are going with Stetson Bennett as Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback over rookie Ty Simpson for Thursday’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
There was not going to be any discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Rams‘ starting quarterback, as that was always going to be Matthew Stafford. Yet, it was their QB2 spot that created the battle to watch during the preseason.
Maurice Jones-Drew made his pick clear, and it wasn’t the quarterback most expected. Appearing on an NFL Network preseason wrap-up segment, the former Pro Bowl running back turned analyst was asked a simple question: which rookie impressed him the most this preseason?
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The Los Angeles Rams finished off their preseason with another victory, going undefeated after picking up a 20-18 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. And once again, the story of the game was the play of first-round rookie quarterback Ty Simpson.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has suggested he could embrace a quarterback decision that seemed unthinkable when his club made Ty Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 draft.
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There is a lot to digest in the NFL world with Week 1 of the preseason behind us and another week of football approaching as the regular season draws near.
When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the April 2026 NFL Draft, the football world was stunned. It was the highest draft selection of head coach Sean McVay's tenure, which began in 2017 and has been defined by consistent winning.
The Los Angeles Rams began their preseason schedule with a 20-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs thanks in part to Ty Simpson’s impressive NFL debut. The rookie quarterback completed 21 of his 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns without committing a turnover.
Ty Simpson has addressed his ongoing competition with Stetson Bennett for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford. The Los Angeles Rams rookie spoke to reporters Saturday following a stellar preseason debut against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ty Simpson made his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, and prompted some strong reactions from people who had a lot of thoughts about his NFL Draft selection.
Even though the Los Angeles Rams are one of the best teams in the NFL and a top Super Bowl contender for 2026, they were thinking long-term at the top of this year's draft.
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For established veterans across the league, preseason means nothing. Most don't play a single snap while watching teammates lower on the depth chart compete for roster spots.
Ty Simpson has quickly gravitated to Matthew Stafford as he prepares for his rookie season with the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran quarterback has taken Simpson under his wing, helping him get adjusted to the NFL and answering any questions that come his way.
Simpson shared a major revelation regarding Stafford's mentorship over the past handful of months.
Ty Simpson made some impressive throws Saturday at training camp for the Los Angeles Rams. Simpson was drafted by the Rams in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he is set to enter his rookie season in the NFL as a backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford.
Quarterback Ty Simpson became the last of the 2026 first-round draft picks to sign on Saturday, coming to terms with the Los Angeles Rams. The rookie's contract is fully guaranteed at four years and $25.4 million with a $14.9 signing bonus, NFL Network reported on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Rams reported to training camp on Saturday morning, although the contract status of first-round draft pick Ty Simpson was still up in the air.
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It remains unclear when the Rams could hand the keys of their offense over to the rookie QB Simpson.
The Rams have the reigning MVP in Stafford atop the depth chart, but they also spent a valuable first-round draft pick on Simpson.
Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson recently acknowledged that he hoped he was "not annoying" Matthew Stafford as Simpson attempts to learn from the reigning MVP.
While the Los Angeles Rams made quarterback Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Stafford is expected to remain the team's QB1 until further notice.
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The working relationship between Matthew Stafford and rookie quarterback Ty Simpson could become one of the more interesting storylines regarding the Los Angeles Rams over the next seven months or so.
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