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Rams Draft Ty Simpson 13th, Retain Stafford as Starter

6/26/2026

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The Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson 13th in the 2026 NFL Draft, keeping Matthew Stafford as starter and extending his contract through 2027.
Matthew Stafford said on podcast he will mentor Ty Simpson and that Tom Brady and Drew Brees predicted his five years after talks.
A report said Ty Simpson could be the Rams’ third-string quarterback in September, with Bennett IV as backup as the team eyes Super Bowl LXI.

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The Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson 13th in the 2026 NFL Draft, keeping Matthew Stafford as starter and extending his contract through 2027.
Matthew Stafford said on podcast he will mentor Ty Simpson and that Tom Brady and Drew Brees predicted his five years after talks.
A report said Ty Simpson could be the Rams’ third-string quarterback in September, with Bennett IV as backup as the team eyes Super Bowl LXI.