2026 NFL Draft Surprises: Rams Land Ty Simpson, Eagles Build Defense, Hollywood Expands Sports Content

About this episode

The episode discusses the surprises and strategic moves from the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting key players and team performances.

The 2026 NFL Draft has wrapped with massive surprises, strategic moves, and post-draft buzz lighting up the league. Casual listeners, here's the quick hits: the Los Angeles Rams stunned everyone by grabbing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall, sparking instant drama about his fit with the team, as NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah detailed on the Rich Eisen show. The Pittsburgh Steelers made a clever chess move, placing the seldom-used UFA tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which could net them draft pick compensatory consideration if he leaves, according to Mike Florio and Chris Simms on Pro Football Talk. Philadelphia Eagles fans are celebrating their draft class, with ESPN's Matt Miller praising rookies like linebacker Jihaad Campbell's 80 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, edge rusher Jalyx Hunt's 6.5 sacks and 3 interceptions, and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo's 6 sacks, positioning them as defensive powerhouses alongside vets like Jalen Carter's 3 sacks. Die-hard fans, dive deeper: the New York Jets went all-access with first-rounders David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and Omar Cooper Jr., showing locker room excitement via their official site, including head coach Aaron Glenn's…

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• team strategies
• player analysis
• draft surprises
• team performance

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• Ty Simpson
• Philadelphia Eagles
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Chicago Bears

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Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Chicago Bears

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