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USA Today
3 days ago
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Redraft of 2020 first round has Arizona Cardinals going with All-Pro D-lineman
Redraft of 2020 first round has Arizona Cardinals going with All-Pro D-lineman We know that Isaiah Simmons was a disappointment with the eighth overall pick. Who did they get in PFN's redraft? The Arizona Cardinals used the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft to select linebacker Isaiah Simmons. It was a pick that didn't work out too well. He had a couple of productive seasons and then didn't fit in the defense when Jonathan Gannon became head coach. Since then, he has done very little. In hindsight, the Cardinals should have gone a different direction. They could have receiver CeeDee Lamb or tackle Tristan Wirfs. But in a redraft of the first round of the 2020 draft by Pro Football Network, they don't go with either one of those players as Wirfs and Lamb go in the two previous picks. Instead, the Cardinals get defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, known previously as Justin Madubuike. Madubuike has turned into one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL, as he's combined for 19.5 sacks and two Pro Bowls within the last two seasons. Imagine Madubuike in the middle of the defense. The Cardinals have struggled on the defensive interior. Of course, Madubuike was drafted in the third round, so literally no one saw him doing what he is doing now. It is undeniable that he would have been a better pick in hindsight. Considering the need the Cardinals had at receiver, they could have had Lamb or Brandon Aiyuk. Either way, Simmons wasn't it. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Packers fans are excited about free agent signing of linebacker Isaiah Simmons, potential in Jeff Hafley's defense
The NFL Draft might be over but the Green Bay Packers have continued to add to their roster. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst signed a former top 10 draft pick in linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who spent the last two years with the New York Giants. Advertisement Could it be a steal of free agency? Simmons, who was the country's top linebacker for the national runner-up Clemson Tigers in 2019, brings with him athleticism, ball-hawking abilities and potential that defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will look to unlock. Simmons isn't in Green Bay yet, but he introduced himself to Packers fans with a cheese emoji on social media this week. The man, at least, knows his audience. Packers fans on X were excited about the arrival of the 6-foot-4, 238-pound Simmons. Isaiah Simmons age Simmons is 26 years old. He'll turn 27 on July 26. Isaiah Simmons 40 time Simmons brings lightning speed that should bode well in any defensive scheme. At the 2020 NFL Combine, he led all linebackers with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. Isaiah Simmons draft pick Simmons, who won a national championship with Clemson his sophomore season in 2018, was the eighth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Advertisement He was the fourth defensive player taken in the draft and first linebacker off the board. Isaiah Simmons stats Simmons will be entering his sixth season in 2025. He hasn't missed a game during his five-year career with his most productive seasons coming during his second and third seasons with the Cardinals. After earned All-Rookie honors from the Pro Football Writers of America, he continued to elevate his game. In 2021, Simmons' 105 tackles was third on the Cardinals and his 99 tackles were fourth in 2022. His role changed when he was traded to the Giants. Now in a reserve role as a defensive back, his production on defense dropped (50 tackles in 2023 to 21 in 2024 with decreased playing time). He thrived on special teams, though. In a Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks last season, Simmons had a blocked field goal that was returned for a touchdown. The performance earned him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. He also had a fumble recovery on a kickoff in 2023. Advertisement Simmons has two interceptions returned for touchdowns in his career. Here are his career stats: Games: 84 Total tackles: 329 (226 solo, 103 assisted) Sacks: 8.5 sacks Forced fumbles: 9 Interceptions : 5 Touchdowns: 2 Passes defended: 21 Stuffs: 17 Isaiah Simmons highlights Here's a collection of some of Simmons' highlights in the NFL and in college: This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Who is Packers linebacker Isaiah Simmons? Stats, highlights, 40 time
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Former Arizona Cardinals 1st-round pick Isaiah Simmons joins Packers
The Arizona Cardinals traded Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants before the 2023 season after he had played three seasons in the NFL after they made him the No. 8 overall pick in 2020. He has a new time. Advertisement After two seasons with the Giants, Simmons signed a one-year deal to join the Green Bay Packers. Simmons has not been the star he wanted to be. Playing for a bad Giants team, in 2024, he played in a career-low 181 defensive snaps. He played in all 17 games last season for Simons, logging 21 total tackles, two pass breakups and an interception. We will see how the Packers view him. When he was drafted, he played inside linebacker. He was moved to safety in 2023 before he was traded. He went back to playing multiple positions for the Giants. The Cardinals will face the Packers at home, so Simmons, assuming he makes the team, will have a revenge game at State Farm Stadium. Advertisement Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Former Arizona Cardinals 1st-round pick Isaiah Simmons joins Packers
USA Today
30-04-2025
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- USA Today
Former Arizona Cardinals 1st-round pick Isaiah Simmons joins Packers
Former Arizona Cardinals 1st-round pick Isaiah Simmons joins Packers Simmons, drafted No. 8 overall by the Cardinals in 2020, will face the Cardinals this season as a member of the Packers. The Arizona Cardinals traded Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants before the 2023 season after he had played three seasons in the NFL after they made him the No. 8 overall pick in 2020. He has a new time. After two seasons with the Giants, Simmons signed a one-year deal to join the Green Bay Packers. Simmons has not been the star he wanted to be. Playing for a bad Giants team, in 2024, he played in a career-low 181 defensive snaps. He played in all 17 games last season for Simons, logging 21 total tackles, two pass breakups and an interception. We will see how the Packers view him. When he was drafted, he played inside linebacker. He was moved to safety in 2023 before he was traded. He went back to playing multiple positions for the Giants. The Cardinals will face the Packers at home, so Simmons, assuming he makes the team, will have a revenge game at State Farm Stadium. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
29-04-2025
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- USA Today
Former Clemson superstar Isaiah Simmons lands with the Green Bay Packers
Former Clemson superstar Isaiah Simmons lands with the Green Bay Packers Former Clemson standout Isaiah Simmons has found his next NFL stop. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Simmons is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers after a recent free agent visit with the team. Simmons, known for his versatility, spent the 2023 season with the New York Giants, appearing in all 17 games and making one start. He totaled 21 tackles, a quarterback hit, a forced fumble, and two pass breakups. One of his season highlights came in Week 5 against the Seahawks, when he blocked a potential game-tying field goal, leading to a 60-yard return touchdown that secured the Giants' win. That performance earned him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. A first-round pick (No. 8 overall) by the Arizona Cardinals in 2020, Simmons played three seasons in Arizona before being traded to New York. Over his four-year NFL career, Simmons has appeared in 84 games (42 starts), compiling 329 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, 13 QB hits, 21 passes defensed, nine forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and five interceptions — two of which he returned for scores. At Clemson, Simmons was a dynamic defensive presence from 2016-19, transitioning from safety to linebacker and winning the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker in 2019. He finished his college career with 253 tackles (28.5 for loss), 10.5 sacks, 22 pass breakups, four interceptions, and five forced fumbles across 44 games. Now 26, Simmons brings his athleticism and playmaking ability to a Packers defense looking to add depth and experience at linebacker. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
