Green Bay Packers to release former first-round pick

by: Daniel Hager 50 minutes ago DanielHagerOn3

The Green Bay Packers are releasing linebacker Isaiah Simmons ahead of Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline, per CBS Sports ‘ Matt Zenitz . Simmons signed with Green Bay this offseason after spending the last two seasons with the New York Giants.

Simmons was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals out of Clemson . Over five NFL seasons (84 games), Simmons boasts 329 tackles, 15 TFL, 8.5 sacks and five interceptions. He immediately becomes a gem on the free agency market for a team looking for depth heading into the season.

The #Packers are expected to release linebacker Isaiah Simmons, sources tell @CBSSports.

The former Cardinals top-10 pick had joined Green Bay earlier this offseason after two years with the Giants. Has 329 career tackles. pic.twitter.com/ylexL8aonD

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) August 26, 2025

In three preseason games, Simmons recorded 21 tackles. He led Green Bay in tackles in both of their final two preseason games.

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