Overview
- Simpson told ESPN Radio on Monday that he met privately with Sean McVay for hours before the 2026 NFL Draft.
- He said the Rams asked him to keep the meetings quiet to avoid tipping teams that could trade up before pick No. 13.
- The admission reverses his draft-night comment that contact had been “really brief” and has been cited as context for McVay’s subdued post-pick tone.
- Los Angeles continues to say Matthew Stafford remains the starter, with Simpson developing and competing with Stetson Bennett for the backup role.
- Evaluators note Simpson started only 15 games at Alabama, a limited resume that has produced uneven outcomes for recent first-round quarterbacks.