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NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeInjuryAug 31, 2026Turf Show Times

Quarterback Matthew Caldwell was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of the 2026 season as part of the Rams' final roster moves before the 53-man deadline.

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NegativeInjuryAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Matthew Caldwell was placed on injured reserve, creating uncertainty around the backup quarterback situation behind Matthew Stafford.

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NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Placed on injured reserve by the Rams to round out their initial roster moves.

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NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Reserve quarterback was injured during the preseason finale, forcing Ty Simpson to step in for an emergency situation in the second half.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Undrafted rookie Matthew Caldwell finally got field time when Simpson started the preseason finale. Caldwell finished his college career at Texas after previous stops at Troy, Gardner-Webb, and Jacksonville State, throwing for 3,135 yards and 22 touchdowns across 32 games. He signed with the Rams after going undrafted in April and could become a practice-squad developmental option.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Caldwell is in line for quarterback reps; Sean McVay is interested in finding an opportunity for him in the preseason finale.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Turf Show Times

Undrafted rookie quarterback Matthew Caldwell will get playing time in the Rams' final preseason game against the Chargers after not seeing the field in the first two games. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Caldwell will play Thursday alongside Ty Simpson, creating a three-quarterback rotation that will likely limit or eliminate playing time for fourth-year backup Stetson Bennett. The Rams plan to carry three quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Caldwell is an undrafted rookie quarterback whom McVay wants to find snaps for during the preseason evaluation period.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Matthew Caldwell is on the Rams' quarterback roster, third on the depth chart behind Bennett and Simpson.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Turf Show Times

Fourth-string QB Matthew Caldwell is in camp solely to spell Ty Simpson during preseason reps. Caldwell could be a strong candidate to play the entire third preseason game, depending on how Simpson's first start unfolds against Kansas City.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Turf Show Times

Matthew Caldwell, QB for the Rams, may be needed just to make it through the three preseason games given uncertainty around Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson's availability. The main question is whether the Rams keep two or three quarterbacks on the roster. Caldwell has a remote chance to make the team.

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NegativeBreakoutJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

2% of Rams fans surveyed selected Matthew Caldwell as a surprising camp standout at quarterback, indicating minimal consensus about his emergence potential.

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NegativeBreakoutJul 30, 2026Turf Show Times

Matthew Caldwell received only 2% of fan votes as a surprising camp standout at quarterback, indicating minimal fan expectations for his emergence in training camp.

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NegativeBreakoutJul 30, 2026Turf Show Times

Only 2% of Rams fans surveyed selected Caldwell as a surprising camp standout at quarterback, indicating minimal expectations for a breakout performance.

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NegativeInjuryNo dateNFL.com News

Placed on injured reserve; the source does not specify the injury or timeline.

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