NFL draft QB Ty Simpson rumor could involve a Browns trade
NFL draft rumors are swirling that Ty Simpson has a landing spot. Cleveland Browns could help facilitate a trade for him
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images There is a little saying in sports media these days that goes something like “everything that happens in (insert your sport) probably relates to the team you cover. ” While that is not always true, the Cleveland Browns having two first-round picks, needs at three vital positions on offense, and questions about how the team plans to function in the immediate future (try to compete vs building for the future), most 2026 NFL draft rumors do connect back to the Browns.
Many rumors actually directly include Cleveland, given GM Andrew Berry’s penchant for moving around in the draft and the team’s various draft picks this year . The Browns seem likely to wait until later in this year’s draft and, possibly, high in the 2027 NFL draft to address their quarterback need. Whether Shedeur Sanders , Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel , or whoever they might select at quarterback this year will be able to change their mind about next year’s draft won’t be decided until the 2026 season plays out.
The Arizona Cardinals seem like they are in the market to get their “QB of the Future” this year, with many pointing toward the team wanting Ty Simpson : Ty Simpson to AZ feels inevitable. https://t. co/HjQPfMAQn7 — Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 17, 2026 The interesting caveat, however, is that the Cardinals are unlikely to select Simpson third overall, and then they do not pick until the 34th selection, the second pick in the second round.
In between Arizona picks, Cleveland and the New York Jets (two teams that have long-term QB needs) select twice, while the Pittsburgh Steelers have the 21st pick. The Browns have been rumored to be trading down from the sixth overall pick with the Dallas Cowboys, which could include acquiring the 20th overall selection, right before the Steelers pick. Could Berry make multiple moves in the first round, acquiring pick #20, then trading it away to Arizona so they can select Simpson?