Rams Believed NFC West Team Had 'Heavy Interest' in QB Ty Simpson: Report
Summary
The Los Angeles Rams picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, a surprising choice for a team with a veteran MVP quarterback. The Rams believed the Arizona Cardinals, an NFC West rival, were very interested in Simpson and wanted to secure him rather than risk facing him twice a year.Key Facts
- The Rams traded their 29th overall pick in 2026 to the Kansas City Chiefs to get cornerback Trent McDuffie.
- This left the Rams with the 13th pick, which they used to draft Ty Simpson, a backup quarterback.
- The Rams thought the Arizona Cardinals, who had the 34th pick, really wanted Simpson.
- Drafting Simpson early was unusual because the Rams already have Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP quarterback.
- Stafford is 38 years old, plans to return for 2026, and is close to signing a contract extension with the Rams.
- The Cardinals picked another quarterback, Carson Beck, later in the draft.
- The Rams risk facing a new rival quarterback twice a year in their division soon.
- The Rams prioritized getting a cornerback by trading picks but still chose to draft a quarterback early.
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