Rams Invest in Ty Simpson at 13 as Cardinals’ Interest Looms, Lions Probe First‑Round Swap

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LA Rams used the No. 13 pick on Alabama QB Ty Simpson to stash behind Matthew Stafford, after weighing a potential trade-down amid chatter that the Cardinals were the biggest threat to Simpson; Detroit reportedly floated a first‑round swap to move up, but Los Angeles stayed put, and Arizona had shown heavy interest; the selection also preserves the team’s 2027 draft flexibility and signals a long-term plan with Snead and McVay aligned.
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