Rams Asked Ty Simpson to Lie at 2026 NFL Draft — Here’s Why
Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, revealed that he had secret meetings with Rams head coach Sean McVay prior to the draft. The Rams requested Simpson to mislead others about their interest in him to prevent other teams from drafting him. Simpson is expected to eventually succeed Matthew Stafford as the Rams' starting quarterback after Stafford's retirement.
- ▪Ty Simpson was selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪He admitted to having multiple secret meetings with Rams head coach Sean McVay before the draft.
- ▪The Rams asked Simpson to create a facade about their interest in him to avoid competition from other teams.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Ty Simpson had a secret he wanted to tell the world at the start of the new week following the 2026 NFL Draft, where he went No. 13 overall to the Los Angeles Rams.The former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback spoke openly about not having met with Rams head coach Sean McVay or general manager Les Snead before his big night, showing genuine surprise that the Rams had prioritized him so highly.Well, that might not have been the whole truth, and the Rams made sure that Simpson's first QB fake with the organization came as early as humanly possible for the 23-year-old.Read More on NFLDeion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders…
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