Rams Draft Ty Simpson as Backup QB

The Rams’ backup QB search hit a snag when Jimmy Garoppolo hinted at retirement, forcing them to pivot after passing on Joe Flacco and Kirk Cousins. They landed Ty Simpson — a first-round pick ranked 23rd among all backups — who’s still raw but gets a major boost from Sean McVay’s system and elite weapons like Davante Adams. While he’ll likely start behind Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett, his rookie status and draft pedigree could make him the go-to option if Stafford goes down. Meanwhile, NFC West rivals like the 49ers, Cardinals, and Seahawks have more seasoned backups, leaving Simpson near the bottom of the division’s depth chart. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b6291966b8dc937