Ty Simpson agrees to rookie deal with Rams - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com’s Pro Football Talk reported July 25 that quarterback Ty Simpson has agreed to terms on his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams, resolving the last unsigned deal among 2026 first-round draft picks. The report, citing NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, said Simpson’s agreement is a four-year rookie contract worth $25.4 million, with the Rams retaining the standard fifth-year team option available for first-round selections.

Simpson was selected 13th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. According to NBCSports.com, he is expected to enter camp in a competition with Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 quarterback role behind veteran starter Matthew Stafford. The signing clears a potential administrative distraction for Los Angeles as it evaluates its quarterback depth during training camp.

The development also narrows the list of unsigned 2026 draftees across the league. NBCSports.com reported that New England Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas is now the only player from the 2026 draft class without a contract. The article noted that Jacas has been dealing with injuries and did not report to Patriots training camp during the week.

For context, rookie contracts for drafted NFL players are largely governed by the league’s wage scale, which reduces negotiation over base value but can still leave details such as payment timing and guarantees to be finalized. Simpson’s agreement means every first-round pick from the 2026 class is now under contract as teams move deeper into preseason preparation.