Ty Simpson Signs Rookie Deal With Rams Before Camp

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Ty Simpson is under contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Simpson signed a four-year rookie deal just before training camp. The 13th overall pick was the last 2026 first-rounder to sign.

How Ty Simpson’s Rookie Contract Fits the Rams Quarterback Plan

The Rams and Simpson agreed to the deal on Saturday. Simpson had been the only 2026 first-round pick still unsigned. Los Angeles drafted Simpson 13th overall out of Alabama. Simpson signed a four-year contract with a fifth-year option. The agreement landed just before Rams training camp opened.

Spotrac valued Simpson’s rookie deal at $24.3 million fully guaranteed. The contract includes a $14.1 million signing bonus for Simpson. Simpson carries a $6.1 million average annual value on the deal. Simpson will earn about $4.4 million during his rookie season. Every 2026 first-round pick received a fully guaranteed four-year deal. Simpson’s slotted deal follows the standard 2026 rookie wage scale.

The Rams spent the 13th pick on Simpson in a draft-night surprise. Simpson starred at Alabama before entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles now adds a young quarterback to its depth chart. Simpson gives the Rams a developmental passer on a cheap deal. A rookie-scale quarterback offers Los Angeles roster flexibility for four years. Alabama produced Simpson as a polished pocket passer.

A signed Simpson lets the Rams focus fully on camp installs. Simpson can now practice without contract questions hanging over him. Los Angeles controls Simpson for four years plus a fifth-year option. The cheap rookie deal frees Rams cap space for other moves. Simpson’s guaranteed money protects him through the length of the contract. The Rams avoided a training-camp holdout by signing Simpson early.

The Rams surprised many analysts by taking a quarterback at 13. Los Angeles now develops Simpson behind its veteran passers. Simpson gives the Rams a long-term option under center. A cheap rookie quarterback helps Los Angeles build around other stars. The Rams can groom Simpson without rushing him into games. Simpson joins a Rams roster shaped to contend right now.

Simpson reports to Rams camp with his rookie contract settled. Watch how quickly Simpson climbs the Rams quarterback depth chart. Los Angeles opens the 2026 regular season in September. Simpson now competes for reps against the Rams veterans. The 13th overall pick begins his NFL career this week. Rams camp gives Simpson his first pro reps this summer.