Why Ty Simpson Was THE KEY To Rams Trade For Myles Garrett

Los Angeles Rams news today features Jackson Durham on the Rams Report discussing the biggest key to the Myles Garrett trade. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT Jackson Durham argues that the Rams drafting Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft was the only reason Les Snead and Sean McVay felt comfortable giving up what they did to acquire Myles Garrett. Rams GM Les Snead previously discussed the strategy of using early picks to secure a QB successor, which then frees up other picks to add different players and “chase special” with Matthew Stafford. The Rams have traded away first-round picks for 10 consecutive years, including Jared Verse, demonstrating their consistent strategy of aggressive asset management without “mortgaging their future” due to meticulous planning. RAMS HOUSE! Get your brand new fLAsh t-shirt today! https://chatsports.com/flash-shirt/ RAMS FANS! Jackson wants to hear from you! Sound off on the questions below in the comments: Do you agree that Ty Simpson was the key? Like today’s video! Is Myles Garrett getting MORE or LESS than 22 sacks in 2026? Once you’re done - watch more LA Rams YouTube videos here right now! Aaron Donald BACK To Rams? Rumors EXPLODE After Myles Garrett Trade To Rams -    • Aaron Donald BACK To Rams? Rumors EXPLODE ...   🚨BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles Rams Make BOMBSHELL Trade For Myles Garrett! -    • 🚨BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles Rams Make BOMB...   Puka Nacua Contract Update, Ty Simpson Impressing & More Rams OTA News You Need To Know -    • Puka Nacua Contract Update, Ty Simpson Imp...   The Rams' decision to draft Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft was the biggest key to making the Myles Garrett trade happen according to Rams Report host Jackson Durham, as it secured the team's future at quarterback and allowed them to be aggressive with their future assets. Without drafting Ty Simpson, the Rams would have faced significant challenges in finding a successor to Matthew Stafford, with limited options like drafting a QB in 2027 (without a 1st round pick), Joe Burrow trade rumors would’ve been unwarranted as the Rams lack draft capital, or simply praying Matthew Stafford returns for the 2027 season. Myles Garrett stats: 23 sacks in 2025 (NFL record) 99.5 career sacks 51 sacks in last 3 seasons Help us reach our goal of 9,000 subscribers on the Rams Report! Subscribe today for free:    / @ramsreport   Los Angeles Rams Roster - Key Returning Players (Defense): Braden Fiske - DT Kobie Turner - DT Poona Ford - DT Byron Young - EDGE Nate Landman - LB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. - CB Darious Williams - CB Kam Kinchens - FS Kam Curl - SS Los Angeles Rams Coaching Staff + Front Office in 2026: Stan Kroenke - Owner/Chairman Les Snead - General Manager John McKay - Asst. General Manager Sean McVay - Head Coach Nate Scheelhaase - Offensive Coordinator Chris Shula - Defensive Coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase - Pass Game Coordinator Bubba Ventrone - Special Teams Coordinator Aubrey Pleasant - Asst. Head Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Giff Smith - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Dave Ragone - Quarterbacks Ron Gould - Running Backs Eric Yarber - Wide Receivers Scott Huff - Tight Ends Ryan Wendell - Offensive Line Kliff Kingsbury - Senior Offensive Assistant Joe Coniglio - Outside Linebackers Greg Williams - Inside Linebackers Chris Beake - Safeties Be in the know about the latest NFL, NBA, and college football news by following Chat Sports on social media: Instagram:   / chatsports   Twitter:   / chatsports   TikTok:   / chatsportstv   Text today’s Rams Report video to a friend! #RamsNews #RamsRumors #MylesGarrett #CSDB #CSPP2026 #ad