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Former Tennessee Vol earns a golden opportunity across the country after a major injury on Monday Night Football

Former Tennessee Vol earns a golden opportunity across the country after a major injury on Monday Night Football

Former Tennessee Vols defensive lineman Elijah Simmons didn't hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft. He was still able to catch on with a team after the draft, signing with the Arizona Cardinals.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
Buccaneers Placed DL Calijah Kancey On IR, Signed DL Elijah Simmons

Buccaneers Placed DL Calijah Kancey On IR, Signed DL Elijah Simmons

The Buccaneers announced on Wednesday that they are placing DL Calijah Kancey on injured reserve due to a torn pectoral. In a corresponding move, Tampa Bay is signing DL Elijah Simmons off of the Cardinals’ practice squad.

Arizona Cardinals News / A to Z Sports / August 27
Former Tennessee Vols player nearly pulled off an impressive NFL feat and he deserves to be recognized for it

Former Tennessee Vols player nearly pulled off an impressive NFL feat and he deserves to be recognized for it

Former Tennessee Vols defensive lineman Elijah Simmons didn’t receive good news on Tuesday, the final day for NFL teams to trim their rosters to 53 players.

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Arizona Cardinals News / A to Z Sports / August 6
'He got a standing ovation' - Former Tennessee Vols defender is making a unique impression as a rookie in NFL training camp

'He got a standing ovation' - Former Tennessee Vols defender is making a unique impression as a rookie in NFL training camp

Former Tennessee Vols defensive lineman Elijah Simmons is hoping to make the Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster this fall. Simmons, who played at Tennessee from 2019 to 2024, was signed by the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2025 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / July 24
This UDFA Has Best Chance to Surprise Arizona Cardinals

This UDFA Has Best Chance to Surprise Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are fully underway with training camp, and the team will see numerous players earn different roles and opportunities throughout the process.

Elijah Simmons is a fireplug nose tackle that could help the Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals could find their young nose tackle in undrafted free agency. Happy Friday one and all. We finish up our look at the 2025 undrafted free agent class for the Arizona Cardinals with my favorite player.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 27
Tennessee Football Defensive Tackle Elijah Simmons Signs UDFA Following NFL Draft

Tennessee Football Defensive Tackle Elijah Simmons Signs UDFA Following NFL Draft

The Tennessee Volunteers had many players sign as a UDFA following the conclusion of Saturday's NFL Draft conclusion. The Tennessee Volunteers had many players sign as a UDFA, including one of Tennessee's top defensive linemen.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 14
Tennessee's Elijah Simmons Labeled One of the Biggest Sleepers for 2025 NFL Draft

Tennessee's Elijah Simmons Labeled One of the Biggest Sleepers for 2025 NFL Draft

Tennessee defensive lineman Elijah Simmons has been labeled as one of the best sleeper picks for the 2025 NFL draft. The 2025 NFL draft is set to take place next week and the Tennessee Volunteers have a good number of prospects that will be waiting to have their name called.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 14
Tennessee Vols defender labeled by ESPN as one of the biggest 'sleepers' in the 2025 NFL Draft

Tennessee Vols defender labeled by ESPN as one of the biggest 'sleepers' in the 2025 NFL Draft

A former Tennessee Vols defender was labeled by ESPN this week as the one top sleepers in the 2025 NFL Draft.  ESPN spoke with various college football

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 27
NFL Combine Results - Tennessee DL Elijah Simmons

NFL Combine Results - Tennessee DL Elijah Simmons

All of the NFL Combine results for Tennessee defensive lineman Elijah Simmons. The first day of NFL Combine workouts is set to take place on Thursday as defensive linemen and linebackers prepare to take on the event.

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