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Friday, April 24, 2026
Snead touts McVay 'lockstep' after tense presser

Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday that he and coach Sean McVay are "in lockstep" on decisions they make in the draft.

Best players available after Round 1

The Los Angeles Rams 2026 draft is off to wild start. The tea leaves were there for the QB Ty Simpson selection, but fans just couldn’t read them. Now it’s on Day 2 and Rounds 2 and 3. L.A. still...

Les Snead refuses to play the wait and see game over vital position any longer

Rams Les Snead knew he had to draft a future franchise quarterback sometime. He refused to play a wait-and-see game any longer.

Ty Simpson Fallout: Rams, McVay, Snead, Stafford, Lemon, Sadiq, Garoppolo, Ioane

While loosely connected to Ty Simpson entering the draft, the Rams were viewed as more likely to add a player that helped their strong 2026 roster compete for a Super Bowl title. In a move eerily...

Rams land perfect run stuffing neutralizer in Day 2 mock to counter Day 1 rivals

The Rams find themselves in need of rotational contributors on Day 2 of the NFL draft. And Les Sneads finds a toolsy wide receiver and a fireplug nose tackle

Why didn't Rams trade down for Ty Simpson? 3 better options instead of picking QB at No. 13

Here's a look at why the Rams didn't trade down and a few teams who may have been interested in trading up.

Rams Eyed Free Agent Deal For Joe Flacco

For much of the offseason, the Rams’ backup quarterback position was a talking point. The matter was settled last night when Los Angeles used the 13th overall pick on Ty Simpson. Simpson will be...

Report: Rams committed to Ty Simpson pick pre-Rose Bowl

The Los Angeles Rams' eyebrow-raising selection in the first found of the NFL Draft on Tuesday was long in the making, NFL Network reported Friday.,Al

Alabama expert tells Rams fans exactly what to expect from Ty Simpson

A scouting report like this should answer the Los Angeles Rams faithful's questions about the team's 2026 first-round pick, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.

Despite viral Sean McVay reaction, Peter Schrager swears Rams HC loves rookie QB

The reaction of Rams head coach Sean McVay after selecting Ty Simpson was so unusual that it's going viral. But Peter Schrager swears McVay loves Simpson.

Rams repeat Packers’ mistake with Ty Simpson pick

After spending this offseason going all in, the Los Angeles Rams did the exact opposite by selecting Ty Simpson. The Simpson pick proves general manager Les Snead learned nothing from the Packers,...

How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret

While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the quarterback position.

From a pastor's son to NFL draft guru: The unlikely rise of Daniel Jeremiah

How NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah went from being a television production assistant to one of the most influential and respected NFL draft analysts.

Is there anything wrong with how Les Snead ‘recruited’ Ty Simpson to the Rams?

Since NIL and the transfer portal changed the landscape of college football in 2020, people have been saying the NCAA is now more like the pros. But the way that Rams general manager Les Snead...

And the Oscar goes to ... Sean McVay: How the Rams head coach masked his feelings after the Ty Simpson pick

The Rams coach downplayed the moment publicly, a tone that matched the circumstances more than the selection

Les Snead may have quietly tipped Rams' hand on stunning Ty Simpson pick

The Los Angeles Rams' shocking decision to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round was low-key a long time coming.

The body language ‘experts’ are out for the Rams

Look, body language is real, and people can read it, but if you are saying you “know” what Sean McVay is thinking after the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson, you could be right, you very much...

Rams' connection to Ty Simpson’s dad might explain the most shocking reach in 2026 NFL Draft

Les Snead's relationship with Ty Simpson's father shined through when the Rams selected the Alabama QB with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

As fans fume, NFL experts are elated over Rams Ty Simpson selection

Rams fans were openly disappointed at picking Ty Simpson at 13. But so many experts love the pick that perhaps fans are getting it all wrong.

L.A. Rams News: A totally normal draft night, nothing to see here

Come one come all to the day after what was a totally normal NFL Draft night. If you are fan of the Los Angeles Rams nothing to see her other than the Rams taking a quarterback in the first round...

Decoding Sean McVay's tense press conference reaction after Rams baffling Ty Simpson pick

McVay had an interesting reaction to the Rams taking a QB with the 13th pick

Rams run defense now faces 2nd epic challenge to overcome twice a year

Both Notre Dame running backs end up in the NFC West Division, and the Rams run defense will be put to the test four times a year.

Many view Sean McVay's post-draft body language as unhappiness over the pick

The Rams' post-draft press conference did not have the mood of a team that got its guy. Instead, it felt more like a shareholders' meeting over a business downturn.

Mel Kiper strongly criticizes Rams for surprising Ty Simpson pick at No. 13 overall

Mel Kiper was not a fan of this pick from the Rams.

Will Rams get even more aggressive after Ty Simpson pick?

The Los Angeles Rams’ selection of Ty Simpson flies in the face of the team’s “all in” approach at first glance. But what if taking Simpson opens up new avenues for LA to grow even more aggressive...

Rams should keep these 5 prospects in mind as NFL Draft resumes on Day 2

The Los Angeles Rams should keep these five prospects in mind on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

There's major Falcons irony with Rams' pick of Ty Simpson after Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. saga
Rams given head-scratching NFL Draft grade for shocking Ty Simpson pick

This was the surprise of the night.

The Rams improved their roster Thursday night

Is the Los Angeles Rams squad better after Round 1 of the NFL Draft? Yes, it is. They added a desirable quarterback to their roster. With Jimmy Garropollo potentially retiring, the Rams didn’t...

Sean McVay seemed somewhere else after Rams took Ty Simpson

Rams pick Ty Simpson and their coach's reaction says plenty.

2026 NFL Draft Round 1 takeaways: What we learned as Chiefs go defense, Rams target future QB

Round 1 delivered chaos in the NFL Draft from Kansas City's defensive statement to the Jets adding three rookie starters to their roster

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Rams were linked to Ty Simpson for months. Fans didn’t believe it.

The Rams left many fans stunned and speechless when they drafted Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in Thursday’s first round, a quarterback routinely graded as a day two prospect who might...

2026 NFL Draft winners and losers from Round 1: Jeremiyah Love cashes in, Rams pass on present for future

A running back is getting paid, and did the Rams tick off their head coach?

Kiper's winners, losers from Round 1: The Eagles and Cowboys got value, but what are the Rams doing?!

Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

Why fans think Sean McVay isn't happy about Rams’ Ty Simpson pick after tense press conference

A stern-looking McVay has some fans convinced that the Rams coach didn't like his team's first-round pick decision.

Rams draft grades 2026: Grade LA’s selection of Ty Simpson at No. 13

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rams fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the...

Jay Glazer confirms what Rams fans were thinking about shocking Ty Simpson pick

The Los Angeles Rams seemingly have a clear vision for quarterback Ty Simpson after throwing everyone for a loop early in the 2026 NFL Draft.

5 interesting stats on new Rams QB Ty Simpson: Play-action prowess, ball security highlight the Alabama product's strengths

Here are five interesting stats on new Rams quarterback Ty Simpson after he was selected 13th overall by the Rams in the 2026 draft.

2026 NFL Draft: Best players available at Rams' positions of need heading into Day 2

What options could the Rams have at wide receiver, offensive line and linebacker on Day 2?

Three Takeaways from Day 1 of 2026 NFL Draft: Les Snead and Sean McVay on what Ty Simpson's selection means short-term and long-term for Rams' QB room, skillset and concept carryover from Alabama, 'still Matthew's team'

What we learned from Rams general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay's press conference recapping the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

READ: Alabama QB Ty Simpson had 'no idea' he would be drafted by the Rams, but 'couldn't ask for a better situation'

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson on being the Rams' first-round draft pick.

NFL Draft 2026 winners & losers: Giants, Cowboys double-down in first round; Rams stun with Ty Simpson pick

The first 32 picks are in the books, but who won Round 1? Bill Bender identifies winners and loser from Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dan Orlovsky victory dance over Ty Simpson selection annoys draft guru Mel Kiper

As Dan Orlovsky danced about the broadcast booth high-fiving colleagues, and annoyed Mel Kiper had to rain on his parade over Rams pick.

New Rams QB Ty Simpson among biggest NFL draft surprises

Titans select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at 4,If you had a bet out on Tate being the first Ohio State player taken, you probably made some money. The

2026 NFL Draft grades, tracker: Rams earn high mark with selection of Ty Simpson

Mike Renner grades the first 32 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft

Don’t let anyone tell you Ty Simpson is a bad quarterback

I understand that the initial reaction to the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson at 13th overall in the NFL Draft is gut wrenching development for a lot of fans. Matthew Stafford is a beloved...

Despite warnings of inexperience, Rams are perfect landing spot for Ty Simpson

Ty Simpson was hampered in his draft profile due to a lack of experience. But the Rams will sit him for a year, creating the perfect landing spot.

Rams fans react to Ty Simpson pick: ‘Crazy to me’

In one of the most surprising moves during the first round of the NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson. The Rams, of course, have a knack for stealing headlines and they...

Trent McDuffie trade results: Rams picks used during 2026 NFL Draft by the Chiefs

The Los Angeles Rams made a huge blockbuster move this offseason, which has been quite par for the course, as they traded a draft haul for cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs....

Rams take Simpson as likely Stafford successor

With the 13th pick, QB Ty Simpson went to the Rams, where he likely will be the successor to Matthew Stafford.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Rams Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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