Trending Now - Rams Face Backlash After Surprising Selection of QB Ty Simpson
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Ty Simpson expressed readiness to work with Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay after being drafted.
Sportskeeda - Dez Bryant criticized Rams head coach Sean McVay for the decision to draft Ty Simpson, stating, "IDK what the Rams are smoking."
Sportskeeda - The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
Heavy NFL - Matthew Stafford is the veteran quarterback for the Rams.
Pro Football Network - Kurt Benkert, a former NFL quarterback, questioned the Rams' decision.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - Matthew Stafford, at 38 years old, had one of the best seasons of his career in 2025, leading the NFL in touchdowns and passing yards, and winning the MVP award.
Pro Football Network - Draft analysts criticized the Rams' selection of Ty Simpson, stating, "I don’t know how high the ceiling is" for him.
Heavy NFL - Matthew Stafford had one of the best seasons of his NFL career in 2025, leading the NFL in touchdowns and passing yards, and was a win away from his second Super Bowl appearance.
therams.com - Ty Simpson was a finalist for the Manning Award, which recognizes the nation's top quarterback, including postseason performance.
therams.com - Ty Simpson earned Second-Team All-SEC recognition in 2025.
Sportskeeda - The Rams drafted Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Pro Football Network - Draft analysts gave the Rams a D- grade for selecting Ty Simpson, citing concerns about his average physical traits.
therams.com - Ty Simpson completed 64.5% of his pass attempts (305 out of 473) with a 28-5 touchdown to interception ratio in the 2025 season.
therams.com - Ty Simpson had the seventh-most completions (305) and 10th-most passing yards (3,567) in the FBS during the 2025 season.
WHERE:
therams.com - The Rams are based in Inglewood, California.
WHEN:
Sportskeeda - The Rams made the selection of Ty Simpson on April 21st, 2026, during the NFL Draft.
Heavy NFL - Matthew Stafford's status for the 2026 season was unknown at the end of the 2025 season.
Sportskeeda - The Rams made the selection on April 21st, 2026, during the NFL Draft.
therams.com - Ty Simpson started all 15 games for Alabama in the 2025 season.
WHY:
Newsweek - The Rams selected Ty Simpson as a potential successor to the reigning NFL MVP, Matthew Stafford.
Pro Football Network - The Rams drafted Ty Simpson as a potential insurance policy for Matthew Stafford's future.
Pro Football Network - The Rams drafted Ty Simpson as a potential successor to Matthew Stafford.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - Matthew Stafford received a call from the Rams before the draft regarding the selection of Ty Simpson.
(UPDATED April 24, 2026 07:26 UTC)
The Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson during the NFL Draft on Tuesday, as a potential successor to reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, who had a standout season in 2025, leading the league in touchdowns and passing yards. Ty expressed his eagerness to work with Stafford and head coach Sean McVay following his draft selection. However, some draft analysts have raised concerns about Simpson's potential, questioning how high his ceiling might be.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 05:48 UTC)
Dez Bryant has taken aim at Rams head coach Sean McVay for his decision to draft Ty Simpson, questioning what the Rams might be thinking. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford enjoyed a standout 2025 season, leading the NFL in both touchdowns and passing yards, and coming just one win shy of another Super Bowl appearance, although his status for the 2026 season remains uncertain. The Rams selected Ty Simpson as a potential insurance policy for Stafford's future, and he was recognized as a finalist for the Manning Award and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors last season.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 04:05 UTC)
The Los Angeles Rams made headlines on Tuesday, by selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft. This decision has drawn criticism, as draft analysts assigned the Rams a D- grade, citing concerns about Simpson's average physical traits despite his impressive college stats, including a 28-5 touchdown to interception ratio. Matthew Stafford, the veteran quarterback for the Rams, was informed about the team's plans regarding Simpson prior to the draft. Simpson had a standout season in 2025, completing 64.5 percent of his passes and ranking seventh in completions and tenth in passing yards in the FBS. Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert has publicly questioned the Rams' choice, raising further scrutiny on their decision.