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Rams QB Ty Simpson Becomes Last First-Round Pick to Sign
The fully guaranteed deal includes a $14.94 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option as Simpson begins camp behind Matthew Stafford.
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, quarterback Ty Simpson agreed to a four-year, $25.4 million fully guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Rams, becoming the final first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft class to sign.
After spending four seasons at Alabama, Simpson was selected by the Rams with the 13th overall pick in April, arriving with significant expectations as a prospect with pro-style offensive experience.
The deal includes a $14.94 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option, finalizing Simpson's rookie status three days after Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza signed his contract.
Cleared for training camp, Simpson will compete with Stetson Bennett for the backup role behind veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, marking a holdout-free 2026 first-round class.
General manager Les Snead noted in April that drafting Simpson alleviates pressure on the Rams to prepare for the post-Stafford era, allowing the team to build around their star quarterback.