2026 NFL draft: Is Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals simply hype?
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The Arizona Cardinals are linked to drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL draft, but a source close to the team says it's just hype. General manager Monti Ossenfort discussed the team's quarterback evaluation process during a media session.
The Arizona Cardinals are rumored to be interested in drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL draft. However, a source familiar with the team's thinking says it's just chatter and Simpson would only be considered if he falls to the Cardinals. General manager Monti Ossenfort discussed the team's quarterback evaluation process, highlighting accuracy and decision-making as key factors. Ossenfort also noted that the team evaluated quarterbacks in this year's draft and considered factors like playing time and tape quality. The Cardinals currently have quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II, but Ossenfort declined to say who is viewed as the starter. The team is still installing a new system and hasn't made a decision on the quarterback position.
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