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.
Clemson has produced some of this century's best college football players. However, the program has long been a football factory for individual talent dating back to the 1930s.
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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.
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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.
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The Packers are parting ways with a pair of veteran free agent additions to the roster as they make their way to the 53-player limit on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, wide receiver Mecole Hardman and linebacker Isaiah Simmons will both be released.
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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.
The Green Bay Packers started trimming the roster from 91 to 53 players, and the first big decision has been made. According to Matt Zenitz from CBS Sports, the Packers have released veteran linebacker Isaiah Simmons.
In 2024, he appeared in all 17 games for the Giants and made one start. He recorded 21 tackles and one forced fumble.
The countdown to the start of the New York Giants’ 2025 season is underway, as we’re now 19 days away from the opening kickoff against the Washington Commanders.
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.
The Green Bay Packers entered the 2025 preseason looking for answers at linebacker, but Isaiah Simmons’ debut against the New York Jets left more questions than clarity.
Isaiah Simmons is no stranger to the spotlight. A former first-round draft pick and collegiate Butkus Award winner, the 6-foot-4, 238-pound linebacker entered the NFL with sky-high 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 may have struck gold with their offseason acquisition of Isaiah Simmons. The former first-round pick has wasted no time making an impression during training camp, showcasing the athleticism and versatility that once made him one of the most coveted prospects in the NFL Draft.
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.
Shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft concluded, the Green Bay Packers announced the signing of veteran linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons. The Cardinals selected Simmons with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft.
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.
On Monday night, the Pitt Panthers extended an offer to an exciting linebacker out of Norfolk (Va.) Maury High School: Isaiah Simmons. Ranked four-stars as the No.
The New York Giants brought back Isaiah Simmons on another one year contract, but it just seemed that they couldn't figure out his best fit. Height: 6-4 Weight: 238 lbs Age: 26 College: Clemson Isaiah Simmons was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals but was only there for three seasons.
Isaiah Simmons has been a multi-faceted defensive player dating back to his days at Clemson.
As Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith can attest, hip-drop tackles are one of the more dangerous plays in the NFL, which is why it was announced Tuesday at the Fall League Meeting that the league is contemplating banning the move next season.
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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