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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Ty Simpson
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL - The Athletic about Ty Simpson.
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Ty Simpson
NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Ty Simpson looked good in first preseason action, but the source notes caveats upon closer inspection of his film, suggesting mixed or qualified early performance.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Ty Simpson is characterized as Matthew Stafford's eventual heir apparent with the Los Angeles Rams, indicating a long-term developmental quarterback role behind the incumbent starter.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Ty Simpson is positioned as Matthew Stafford's eventual heir apparent with the Los Angeles Rams after agreeing to his rookie contract as a first-round pick in 2026.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Ty Simpson is positioned as Matthew Stafford's eventual heir apparent with the Los Angeles Rams after signing his rookie contract as a first-round pick in 2026.NegativeRoleNo date
Alabama quarterback selected by Rams with the 13th pick in the 2026 draft. The selection was made strategically to preserve the team's 2027 draft picks in a league that widely values the 2027 draft as much stronger than the 2026 edition, allowing the Rams to maintain flexibility for future roster construction while pursuing a Super Bowl window with two-time DPOY Myles Garrett and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie on defense.PositiveRoleNo date
The Rams used the 13th overall pick in the 2026 draft—acquired via a trade with the Atlanta Falcons—to select Simpson as their presumptive quarterback of the future. The source calls this 'the biggest surprise of the draft,' highlighting the Rams' confidence in securing a long-term QB solution while Stafford is in his late 30s.PositiveProjectionNo date
Alabama quarterback selected by Rams at No. 13 in 2026 NFL Draft; the Rams' joint confidence with the Browns that the Garrett trade would be completed largely informed this pick. McVay privately raved about Simpson for a couple of weeks and believed the team could develop him into a legitimate starting quarterback, especially given the cushion of time the Rams expected to get from reigning MVP Matthew Stafford. The selection was controversial at the time as few analysts predicted Simpson would go in the first round, much less in its top half, but McVay's surly press conference demeanor was due to respect for Stafford and a personal situation rather than lack of conviction in Simpson.NegativeRoleNo date
Rams' quarterback of the future drafted No. 13 overall in 2026 NFL Draft as part of the team's succession planning for 38-year-old Matthew Stafford entering his 18th season. Simpson will be in the final two years of his rookie deal by 2029-2030 when Myles Garrett's cap hits jump to $42.4 million and $50 million respectively, positioning him as a potential successor to Stafford.NegativeRoleNo date
The Rams drafted Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in 2026, establishing a succession plan behind 38-year-old Matthew Stafford. Simpson won't see playing time as long as Stafford remains on the roster, making this a long-term developmental move rather than an immediate contributor.