Matthew Stafford

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American football player (born 1988)

John Matthew Stafford is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, receiving first-team All-American honors in 2008, and was selected first overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL draft. Ranking in the top 10 of all time in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns, Stafford is currently sixth all time in passing yards per game and the fastest player in NFL history to have reached 40,000 career passing yards.

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Rams stun draft with Ty Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL world by drafting quarterback Ty Simpson as the heir apparent to Matthew Stafford.

The Quarterback Succession Plan That Stunned the NFL Draft Wall Street Journal — Apr 24, 11:00 AM
Why Rams sent shockwaves through 2026 NFL draft with Ty Simpson pick NY Post — Apr 24, 03:07 AM
Dan Orlovsky awkwardly celebrates Ty Simpson pick: ‘Fudge yes, dude’ NY Post — Apr 24, 02:34 AM
Ty Simpson drafted by Rams: How QB fits in with Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles USA Today — Apr 24, 01:31 AM
Lakers vs Rockets on Tuesday night brings star-studded crowd with Matthew Stafford, Will Ferrell, Shannon Sharpe and more NY Post — Apr 22, 03:36 AM
Rams decision to draft Ty Simpson makes sense. Here's why | Opinion USA Today — Apr 24, 10:33 AM
Rams draft Ty Simpson: Fantasy outlook for Rams offense, Dynasty value for Rams' new quarterback CBS Sports — Apr 24, 02:36 AM
What they’re saying about NFL first-rounder Ty Simpson al.com — Apr 24, 02:18 AM
Ty Simpson selected in first round of NFL draft al.com — Apr 24, 01:27 AM
Rams’ stars Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua take a break from offseason workouts to watch Rockets vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs NY Post — Apr 22, 04:43 AM
Sean McVay’s reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson goes viral al.com — Apr 24, 11:53 AM
Rams draft Ty Simpson from Alabama, What does it mean for Matthew Stafford’s future in Los Angeles Times Of India — Apr 24, 02:13 AM
How much will Ty Simpson get paid by Rams? Here are details al.com — Apr 24, 02:08 AM
Rams take Ty Simpson at No. 13 in 2026 NFL Draft stunner NY Post — Apr 24, 01:27 AM
Rams make surprise first-round move, take Alabama QB Ty Simpson Fox News — Apr 24, 01:55 AM
Saban: Ty Simpson might need time to develop in NFL al.com — Apr 23, 23:31 PM
Sean McVay, Rams Choose Stafford’s Successor in NFL Draft: Ty Simpson Newsweek — Apr 24, 01:49 AM
2026 NFL Draft: Ty Simpson's tie to the Rams goes through his father and Les Snead CBS Sports — Apr 23, 22:50 PM
Rams look to future: QB Ty Simpson selected No. 13 overall as heir apparent to Matthew Stafford CBS Sports — Apr 24, 01:46 AM
NFL Draft hopeful Ty Simpson risks wrath of animal rights activists by revealing bizarre way he'll celebrate being picked Daily Mail — Apr 23, 23:02 PM