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As Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon prepares to start in place of Mack Wilson Sr. on Sunday, the rookie credited the veterans on the team with the development he’s made this season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / November 7

Cardinals rookie LB up for challenge to call defense in 1st career NFL start vs. Seahawks

GLENDALE – The news of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. being out for Week 10 vs. the Seattle Seahawks could lead to a nightmare scenario against a top-five scoring offense in the NFL.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 5

Cardinals Lose Rookie vs Titans

GLENDALE -- The Arizona Cardinals move into the second half of their Week 5 contest against the Tennessee Titans without rookie linebacker Cody Simon. Simon left with a knee injury in the first half and was initially ruled questionable to return.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Arizona Cardinals’ Cody Simon attends local flag football game

GILBERT — Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon made a surprise appearance on Tuesday night at a local high school girls’ flag football game. Simon joined players from Hamilton High School and Gilbert High School before the game on Gilbert’s home field, receiving cheers from fans as he performed the ceremonial coin toss.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 12

Cardinals Suffer Blow vs Panthers

TEMPE -- The Arizona Cardinals have ruled out TE Tip Reiman and LB Cody Simon ahead of their Week 2 home date against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed the news to reporters ahead of Friday's practice.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Cardinals injury report ahead of Week 2 contain TE Tip Reiman, Cody Simon and more

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers have announced their injury report ahead of the teams’ Week 2 matchup against each other. The two franchises labeled each listed player’s involvement in Thursday’s practice from full participation to did not practice (DNP).

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 7

Concussions Knock Out Multiple Cardinals vs Saints

The Arizona Cardinals have ruled out both LB Cody Simon and S Joey Blount for the remainder of their Week 1 contest against the New Orleans Saints, according to the CBS broadcast.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 9

Analyst Says Arizona Cardinals Got Major Steal With Rookie

The Arizona Cardinals were quite excited to take Ohio State LB Cody Simon in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, believing they snagged a steal in the cerebral and athletic linebacker.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 14

NFC Notes: Paris Johnson, Cody Simon, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks

Cardinals OT Paris Johnson was a college teammate of undrafted rookie OT Josh Fryar and thinks that the team has signed a star with a strong work ethic.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / July 4

Arizona Cardinals Impressed With Late-Round Rookie

It's not often where a fourth-round pick from the NFL Draft could start immediately, though such is reality for Arizona Cardinals rookie Cody Simon. Simon, a stud inside linebacker taken out of Ohio State, finds himself in a room that lost previous starter Kyzir White to free agency with no signs of bringing him back.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / June 30

ESPN Reveals Arizona Cardinals' Biggest Surprise

It's not often where a Day 3 pick from the NFL Draft is able to come in and make an instant impact - though Arizona Cardinals rookie inside linebacker Cody Simon could be the exception.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / June 26

Battle at Mike: Why Cody Simon Could Win Arizona Cardinals LB Job

In 2024, the Arizona Cardinals had a set of inside linebackers in Kyzir White and Mack Wilson, Sr. that were capable of pooling their talent to provide a reliable, if not outstanding, presence in the middle of the field.

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Cardinals Sign Draft Pick to Rookie Contract

The Arizona Cardinals announced the signing of Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon to his rookie contract. Simon, drafted in the fourth round by Arizona in the 2025 NFL Draft, joins Jordan Burch, Kitan Crawford, Hayden Conner and Denzel Burke as Cardinals rookies to have signed for Arizona.

Cardinals Signed Rookie LB Cody Simon

The Arizona Cardinals have signed fourth-round rookie LB Cody Simon, according to Darren Urban. Simon, 23, was selected in the fourth round by Arizona out of Ohio State. He earned first-team all conference honors in 2024.

Arizona Cardinals take LB Cody Simon 115th overall in 2025 NFL Draft

GLENDALE –The Arizona Cardinals draft their third straight Ohio State Buckeye in three consecutive years at the NFL draft, with the selection of Cody Simon 115th overall.

Arizona Cardinals select Cody Simon in fourth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals have selected Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was taken with the 115 overall pick in the draft.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Cody Simon

From four-star recruit to captain, Block O jersey, and national champion, Cody Simon had a full collegiate career. He was an uber-productive player of the Buckeyes’ defense for four years, culminating in a breakout season in 2024.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 15

Cody Simon 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Ohio State Buckeyes Linebacker

Height: 6017 (verified) Weight: 229lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Keishawn Bierria Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon projects as a developmental talent at the NFL level.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 20