Ty Simpson agrees to rookie deal with Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have finalized their 2026 first-round draft class after signing quarterback Ty Simpson to a rookie contract.
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Quarterback Ty Simpson, a first-round pick and former Alabama player, has agreed to a rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams. According to reports from Yahoo Sports, the agreement is a four-year deal.
This signing completes the Rams' 2026 draft class signings. Coverage from NFL.com, The New York Times, and NBC Sports emphasizes that the move seals the team's first-round class.
AL.com highlighted Simpson's status as a former star at Alabama, describing the rookie contract as huge. While the signing is complete, Yahoo Sports reports that an NFL analyst has identified one offseason move that could potentially haunt the Rams in 2026.
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Quick answers
Who is Ty Simpson?
He is a first-round pick quarterback and former Alabama star who has signed with the Los Angeles Rams.
What are the terms of the contract?
Yahoo Sports reports that Simpson agreed to a four-year rookie contract.
Does this complete the Rams' draft signings?
Yes, according to NFL.com and ProFootballRumors.com, this deal completes the Rams' draft class signings.
Coverage (7)
- NFL analyst names one offseason move that could haunt Rams in 2026 Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Rams QB Ty Simpson Signs Rookie Deal, Completes Draft Class Signings NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 1d ago
- Former star Alabama quarterback signs huge NFL rookie contract AL.com · 1d ago
- First-round pick Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams agree on rookie contract The New York Times · 1d ago
- Rams, first-round pick QB Ty Simpson reportedly agree to 4-year rookie contract Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- 2026 first-round class signed and sealed: Rams’ Ty Simpson inks rookie deal NFL.com · 1d ago
- Ty Simpson agrees to rookie deal with Rams NBC Sports · 1d ago broke it first
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