He was the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. University of Clemson defender Isaiah Simmons was highly regarded as a top prospect who could line up at various spots.
The Carolina Panthers finalized a strategic roster change ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, officially signing former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad to the active roster.
Isaiah Simmons is set to finish the season on Carolina’s active roster. The former top-10 pick has been signed from the Panthers’ practice squad, per a team announcement.
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The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that they’ve elevated linebacker Isaiah Simmons to their active roster for Week 15’s game. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.
Once upon a time, star Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons was supposed to be the next great hope for the Carolina Panthers' defense. Much like this year's speculation and near-certainty that the Panthers would pick Jalon Walker at No.
The Carolina Panthers announced a series of roster moves on Saturday for Week 13’s game. The full list includes: Panthers promoted CB Kalen King to their
The Carolina Panthers have made a move to bolster their linebacker depth, signing former top-10 draft pick Isaiah Simmons to the team’s practice squad.
We're at the point in the NFL season when teams start dipping into free agency for reinforcements, and two former Clemson Tigers just found new homes. On Tuesday, former Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad, while his former teammate, wide receiver Cornell Powell, landed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Isaiah Simmons did not spend long with the Green Bay Packers. After signing a contract in April, the veteran linebacker was among the team’s preseason roster cuts.
The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed LB Isaiah Simmons to the practice squad. They released S Trevian Thomas in a corresponding move. Carolina
As the Pittsburgh Steelers remain well on track for their first AFC North title since 2020, a former top-10 pick might be on his way to help bolster the defense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers tried out two linebackers, including Michael Barrett and Isaiah Simmons, per the NFL Transactions wire. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.
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The Packers released veteran linebacker Isaiah Simmons during Green Bay’s final roster cuts, an outcome that the former top-10 draft pick sounded resigned to in recent days.
The Green Bay Packers are moving on from a veteran they hoped would infuse veteran leadership and steady playmaking ability for coordinator Jeff Hafley’s defense.
He has never been able to find his potential in the NFL.
The Green Bay Packers have moved on from a former top-10 NFL Draft pick ahead of the 2025 season. Veteran linebacker Isaiah Simmons was informed on Tuesday that he will be released by the Packers, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
In 2024, he appeared in all 17 games for the Giants and made one start. He recorded 21 tackles and one forced fumble.
The Green Bay Packers were hoping that veteran Isaiah Simmons would nail down a starting job and become a key contributor on defense, but following his showing in Saturday’s 23-19 win over the Colts, it may be time to rethink those expectations.
In this year’s preseason, 153 linebackers have played at least 10 snaps on defense. According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons’ grade for his performance against the Jets on Saturday ranks 148th.
The Green Bay Packers signed LB Isaiah Simmons at the end of April. He was not a home run, high profile free agent signing like Xavier McKinney or Josh Jacobs.
Isaiah Simmons has had an interesting NFL career so far. The former first round pick was selected 8th overall in 2020 to the Arizona Cardinals. Simmons spent his first three seasons there where he had decent seasons in 2021 and 2022.
The Green Bay Packers added some veteran leadership by signing Isaiah Simmons this April, and the veteran safety has high expectations for his first season in defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s system.
With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Green Bay Packers signed free agent linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons to a one-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports.
Isaiah Simmons has been a multi-faceted defensive player dating back to his days at Clemson.
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A Swiss-Army-Knife defender during his collegiate days, the 6-foot-4, 238-pound Simmons arrives in East Rutherford as a position-less player.
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