"Matthew Stafford wife gotta chill on backups": Ex-NFL DT calls out Rams QB's partner Kelly for contacting Ty Simpson

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay says he was thrilled when the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson. He also says anybody who thought the pick created a rift with general manager Les Snead doesn’t know their partnership very well. A day after the Rams shockingly chose the Alabama quarterback with the 13th-overall pick, McVay addressed the viral sensation caused by his dour demeanor and his ardent defense of Matthew Stafford while he discussed …

"Matthew Stafford wife gotta chill on backups": Ex-NFL DT calls out Rams QB's partner Kelly for contacting Ty Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams raised eyebrows by selecting former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday.

Ty Simpson reveals message he got from Kelly Stafford after Rams drafted him

Nov 29, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) warms up before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images Ty Simpson has connected with the Stafford family, but not through the member who’s the Los Angeles Rams’ starting quarterback. The Rams made Simpson the surprise pick of the 2026 NFL draft when they selected him 13th overall. It was quite the use …

Ty Simpson Says He Has Not Heard From Matthew Stafford, But His Wife Slid In His DMs

Ty Simpson. (Screenshot) The Los Angeles Rams surprised everybody when they selected Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in round 1 of the 2026 NFL draft. The Alabama Crimson Tide product was linked with the team before the process, but it seemed more likely that teams like the Arizona Cardinals or the Cleveland Browns would draft him. However, the Rams had different plans. They added Simpson to a quarterback room with the reigning NFL MVP, Matthew …