4 Things to Watch on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
After a wild first round Thursday night, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the biggest storylines heading into Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

After a wild first round Thursday night, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling breaks down the biggest storylines heading into Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Once Fernando Mendoza came off the board to the Raiders with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, all kinds of hell and chaos broke loose. Ty Simspon not only

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Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead opens up about the team's unexpected move to trade up in the NFL Draft for Ty Simpson. The post Rams’ Les Snead Sends Clear Message on Matthew Stafford & Ty Simpson’s Role appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Rams surprised the NFL world during the 2026 NFL Draft, picking Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th Overall Pick. Sean McVay’s Rams were expected to draft a WR to pair with Puka Nacua amid Davante Adams’ expiring contract or shore up their offensive front with an OT. However, adding Simpson to […]

Sean McVay’s unusual body language during the Los Angeles Rams' draft press conference raises questions about the Ty Simpson pick.

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has concluded! The draft is always an eventful time for teams, but this year’s draft had a lot of things going on. From surprising picks to trades galore, the first round of the draft saw a lot of action for the teams that were participating. For now, […] The post Rams, Cardinals headlines 4 biggest losers from 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rams HC spoke candidly. The post Sean McVay’s Comments Resurface as Rams Face Backlash Over Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The New York Jets are likely not selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but who could they pick in Day 2 or 3?

“Sean McVay wanted Kenyon Sadiq or Makai Lemon”: NFL insider questions "BIZARRE" Ty Simpson picks by Rams in 2026 NFL Draft Sportskeeda

Sean McVay did not sound like a head coach ecstatic about his team’s draft choices after Day 1 of the 2026 NFL draft. The Los Angeles Rams made the surprise move of the draft on Thursday with their selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. The Rams, of course, employ reigning … The post Everyone felt Sean McVay ‘did not want’ Ty Simpson after his unusual press conference appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Los Angeles Rams made the biggest surprise of the 2026 NFL Draft when they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13. General manager Les Snead knows what his goal is and does not care what anybody else has to say. The pick surprised many fans who wanted to see the Super Bowl-contending team […] The post Rams GM Les Snead’s Super Bowl mic drop on haters criticizing Ty Simpson pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Matthew Stafford’s reward for winning NFL MVP is a ticking clock in the shape of Ty Simpson.

The Cowboys and Buccaneers earned praise, while the Rams and Seahawks faced backlash for their picks in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

In a video uploaded to X/Twitter by sports personality Kay Adams, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson was asked to explain his outfit for this year's NFL Draft, during which he shared a plethora of wholesome details that make up the fit.

The Los Angeles Rams made a surprising decision on Thursday by taking Ty Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. After being the second quarterback taken off the board, a former NFL wide receiver believes Simpson can be better than Fernando Mendoza, mainly due to Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. […] The post Ex-WR reveals the Sean McVay reason why Ty Simpson will be better than Fernando Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Rams sparked the biggest confusion on NFL Draft night. LA chose to stay at No. 13 after trading its No. 29 pick, but grabbed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Head coach Sean McVay has a new QB to work with…while still having reigning Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford. Hence why most Rams fans […] The post Sean McVay makes 1 thing clear about Matthew Stafford after Ty Simpson stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In Super Bowl LIII on February 3, 2019, the Los Angeles Rams lost to the New England Patriots in a 13-3 defensive battle in which Sean McVay's Rams became the second team in Super Bowl history not to score a touchdown in the biggest game, matching the Miami Dolphins in their 24-3 loss to the Dallas ...

Draft analysts slam the Los Angeles Rams with a disastrous D- grade after selecting Ty Simpson, citing his average ceiling.

The NFL Draft is a season of smoke screens, but Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay might have just pulled off the ultimate “gotcha” moment at the expense of Kay Adams. Back in late March, Adams interviewed McVay on her Up & Adams show and pressed him for his thoughts on Alabama Crimson Tide […] The post Kay Adams jokes that Rams HC Sean McVay ‘lied’ to her about Ty Simpson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This NFL Draft has just been full of curveballs. The fireworks started early on when the New York Jets took David Bailey over Arvell Reese and continued when the Arizona Cardinals took Jeremiyah Love third overall. However, the Los Angeles Rams were the biggest shocker of the draft so far. The Rams rarely pick in […] The post How Rams GM Les Snead called his own shot to Ty Simpson’s family appeared first on ClutchPoints.


The Los Angeles made a surprising pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. What does the pick mean for the future?

Ty Simpson’s arrival at the Los Angeles Rams signals a potential transition, as Matthew Stafford faces uncertainty following insights from Jay Glazer.
