Rams Believed NFC West Team Had 'Heavy Interest' in QB Ty Simpson: Report
The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, a surprising move given their status as Super Bowl favorites and Matthew Stafford's presence as the reigning MVP. The Rams reportedly believed the Arizona Cardinals had heavy interest in Simpson, prompting them to draft him earlier than expected to avoid facing him twice annually in the NFC West. Despite the pick raising questions, the team appears committed to Stafford for the foreseeable future, with contract extension talks underway.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek 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.The Los Angeles Rams were painted into a draft corner after trading for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in March.Part of the McDuffie trade package was the Rams sending the Chiefs their 29th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, which meant the Rams would only be selecting at No. 13 overall in the first round last Thursday night. Los Angeles made the most surprising move of the draft by making Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson the 13th overall pick of the draft.
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