Rattler Stays Put, Simpson Buzz: NFL Draft Update

0:00It's April 20th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your Gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. Spencer Ratler and Derek Carr are drawing any trade buzz heading into 2026, and the New Orleans Saints are pushing hard to move. Them either. Ratler sits as a solid, cheap backup who gets Kellin Moore's offense and meshes well with the crew. No drama there. Earlier this week, draft talk heated up with Fernando Mendoza locked in as the Las Vegas Raiders' top pick in number one overall. After that, Ty Simpson stands out as the next sure thing, but the field's thin guys like Garrett Newsmeyer or Drew Aller might need a development year. Before starting, fans and teams are buzzing about where Simpson lands, with the Arizona Cardinals often mentioned since they've got vets like Jacobi Preset and Gardner Menshu holding it down. Pittsburgh Steelers could jump in too, if Aaron Rodgers keeps them waiting, grabbing a young local talent who's grown up fast. Vince Brass knows not to give Ratler away. They snagged him at pick 150 in the fifth round, so any deal needs to bring back at least.

1:05That value may be a 2027 pick from a deeper class. For now, Ratler's staying put in New Orleans, but keep an eye out. Things could shift quick before training camps fire up.