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Now that the 2026 NFL Draft has ended, it’s easy to say that the Los Angeles Rams got the biggest blow of the weekend, making Alabama QB Ty Simpson the 13th overall pick in the first round. After all, Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP season. But he’s also 38, and entering the final year of his contract.

The Rams now have three quarterbacks on the roster, and the team has made a significant investment in each. Stafford is entering the final season of his two-year, $84 million contract, Simpson was selected in the first round, and third-stringer Stetson Bennett was selected in the fourth round in 2023.

One can assume that Rams general manager Les Snead is quite satisfied with his new-look QB room. but it can not.

According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, the team is still not ready to sign Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason.

“I wouldn’t say that.” “I don’t want to say completely shut down, but I will say this. You guys know how much I appreciate Jimmy and what he can really do. I always viewed him as a starting-caliber quarterback. I wouldn’t say he’ll ever shut it down, but being able to do what we did last night, it probably reduces the level of urgency for that position. I would definitely never say that.”

He has spent the last three seasons with the Rams, and the team is clearly comfortable with what he has added in the locker room and on the practice field. There are also rumors that Jimmy G is considering retirement this offseason, yet the Rams would clearly be happy to have him back in LA.

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After completely revamping their coaching staff, the New York Giants now have some roster work to do. Giants general manager Joe Schoen is still in office, which means he should have a strong sense of his team’s top strengths and weaknesses. One thing that is clear is that the Giants’ 26th-ranked defense must improve.

The Giants will certainly make some moves in free agency, but they are projected to start the offseason with just $7 million in cap space. While cap cuts and contract restructuring could provide some more money, the Giants’ biggest contribution could come from their 2026 rookie class.

However, the Giants have the advantage of having the fifth overall pick in the first round, putting them in a position to select blue-chip talent. Perhaps even one that can help rescue those in dire need.

Despite the presence of Tyler Nubin and Javon Holland, one popular player who is generally projected to land with the Giants in the 2026 NFL mock draft is Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Recently, Coach Harbaugh addressed the possibility of selecting a safety like Downs, which would be his highest draft selection ever as a head coach.

Downs is viewed as one of the best guards available in the upcoming draft class. If the Giants are trying to prioritize upgrading their weakest unit, Downs will definitely help.

However, the Giants have already invested significantly in their starting safety group. Nubin was selected in the second round in 2024. Holland was one of their prized free agents last offseason, signing a three-year, $45 million contract.

However, Downs has the potential to be better than both of them. Furthermore, Holland and Nubbin are only under contract until 2027. Meanwhile, Downs can still make an impact as an athlete capable of moving all over the field, like Harbaugh did with All-Pro Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore.

Ultimately, with the Giants already having a quarterback, an elite receiver, an All-Pro offensive tackle and great pass-rushers, selecting the best player available makes the most sense at No. 5. This could very well be downs.

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