By: Jace White | July 27, 2026

Ty Simpson takes the stage after being drafted as the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

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In the nick of time, the Los Angeles Rams and their 13th overall draft pick, Ty Simpson, reached an agreement before training camp on Saturday. The former Crimson Tide quarterback’s new NFL contract makes him the last of the 2026 draft prospects to sign their deal.

Although the last, his new contract is certainly not the least. Simpson’s deal is a four-year, fully guaranteed $25.4 million dollar deal. This should bring a sigh of relief for Rams fans, as he can now focus on what isn’t guaranteed: his role in the quarterback room.

Much of the NFL world, including head coach Sean McVay, was surprised after the NFC West runner-ups took Simpson early in the draft. This surprise came largely due to the Rams restructuring reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford’s contract, allowing him to return for the upcoming season.

Ty Simpson during first practice of Rams training (via: sportsillustrated)

The Rams, however, have attacked this offseason logically, acquiring major pieces like Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett. This move is no different.

Rather than taking a “growing pain” approach and waiting to throw a rookie quarterback out as a starter whenever Stafford retires, their decision allows Simpson to develop under a future Hall of Famer currently at the helm. 

Stafford, the former Georgia Bulldog, spoke about his mentorship opportunity for Alabama’s newest drafted quarterback.

“I appreciate him talking with me about those kinds of things. We have constant dialogue and a great relationship,” Stafford said at a May press conference.

Ty Simpson (left) at day one of training camp with Matt Stafford (right)

via: threads

If Simpson is able to soak in valuable knowledge and mental reps before being sent out with high expectations, he and the team have a promising future, as they’ve already surrounded him with unmatched talent on both sides of the ball.

There is no better imaginable situation for a rookie quarterback to enter, and Simpson now has one less thing to worry about before he starts his rookie tenure.