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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Matthew Caldwell
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Matthew Caldwell
NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026
Caldwell helped establish the running leaderboard for the Rams shadow boxing league alongside Grant Stuard, featuring top 10 rankings, position-group rankings, and honorable mentions.NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026
Quarterback Matthew Caldwell was placed on injured reserve, creating uncertainty around the backup quarterback situation behind Matthew Stafford.NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026
Placed on injured reserve by the Rams to round out their initial roster moves.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Reserve quarterback was injured during the preseason finale, forcing Ty Simpson to step in for an emergency situation in the second half.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Quarterback for the Rams who led an offensive drive spanning the third-quarter break, completing a seven-play, 60-yard drive capped by an eight-yard touchdown pass to running back Dean Connors, extending the Rams' lead to 10 points.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Undrafted free agent quarterback Caldwell from Texas started the second half and played into the fourth quarter before suffering a knee injury. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 31 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown pass to running back Dean Connors.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Caldwell replaced Ty Simpson in the third quarter and threw a touchdown pass to Dean Connors in the fourth quarter to make the score 20-10. Simpson later came back out deep into the fourth quarter when Caldwell appeared to get hurt, but Simpson was just asked to hand the ball off and not get hurt.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Caldwell is in line for quarterback reps; Sean McVay is interested in finding an opportunity for him in the preseason finale.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Undrafted rookie quarterback Caldwell has not seen the field in the first two preseason games but is expected to play Thursday against the Chargers in the preseason finale; the Rams plan to carry three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Undrafted free agent from Texas will get his first opportunity in Thursday's preseason finale against the Chargers, as coach Sean McVay aims to provide playing time to evaluate depth at the quarterback position.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
Undrafted free agent Matthew Caldwell will make his preseason debut against the Los Angeles Chargers. The source notes Caldwell is the fourth quarterback on the Rams' depth chart who receives little public attention, with his roster status and role still to be determined as the team finalizes its quarterback depth chart.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Caldwell is an undrafted rookie quarterback whom McVay wants to find snaps for during the preseason evaluation period.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Rookie Matthew Caldwell is on the Rams' quarterback roster, third on the depth chart behind Bennett and Simpson.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Undrafted rookie Matthew Caldwell, who finished his college career at Texas, will handle preseason reps if Stetson Bennett does not play; he is in the mix for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Matthew Stafford.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Fourth-string quarterback Matthew Caldwell is in camp primarily to spell Simpson during the preseason. Caldwell could play the entire third preseason game depending on how Simpson's first start goes.NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026
Matthew Caldwell has a remote chance to make the Rams roster as a third-string quarterback, but the source suggests the team may sever ties with him now rather than keep him through preseason; the main question is whether the Rams keep two or three quarterbacks, and Caldwell's roster spot is vulnerable.NegativeBreakoutJul 30, 2026
2% of Rams fans surveyed selected Matthew Caldwell as a surprising camp standout at quarterback, indicating minimal consensus about his emergence potential.