Rams make surprising Ty Simpson decisions for 49ers opener
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Rams make surprising Ty Simpson decisions for 49ers opener
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson (15) during practice at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare runs with the ball after a catch, Image 3 shows Los Angeles Rams wide receiver CJ Daniels catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints
Ryan Anderson·NY Post Sports
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The Rams' first game-day roster included several unexpected omissions from their 2026 NFL Draft class.
First-round quarterbackTy Simpson, second-round tight end Max Klare and sixth-round receiver C.J. Danielswere inactivefor the season opener against the49ersin Melbourne, Australia, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson during practice at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare runs with the ball after a catch during the first half of an NFL preseason football game. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
The decision followed an encouraging preseason. Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in his debut, then added 192 yards over the final two exhibition games. Sean McVay praised his command after the opening performance.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver CJ Daniels catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at the Rams Practice Facility. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Klare's absence also stood out because of the Rams' commitment to heavy personnel. Los Angeles ran 331 plays from 13 personnel last season — more than twice as many as any other team — and kept five tight ends on its initial roster. The second-round pick nevertheless will wait for his debut.
The choices do not define the rookies' seasons, but they reveal the pecking order entering Week 1. Despite their draft status and preseason flashes, the Rams favored experience for their historic opener.
