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  • Isaiah Simmons
  • LB #19
  • Isaiah
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vs. SEA: #12 vs opposing LB - 19.17 FPA
Bye Week13Rank112% Rostered-% Change-WK 3 Pts3.00WK 4 Proj. Pts2.28
2023 Fantasy Stats
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1DAL
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2@ARI
Win, 31-28
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3@SF
Loss, 12-30
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4SEA
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10@DAL
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12NE
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14GB
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18PHI
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News

  • One tackle in New York debut

    Simmons recorded a solo tackle in the Giants' 40-0 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night.

    Analysis: Simmons played only 14 defensive snaps in his debut with New York, limiting him to only one takedown. The 25-year-old was acquired via trade from the Cardinals on Aug. 24 and he's transitioned to linebacker since joining the Giants. He'll look to increase his production in Week 2 against his former team in Arizona.

    Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play linebacker

    The Giants plan on using Simmons at linebacker, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Giants acquired Simmons from the Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round pick. He started 37 of 50 games across three years for Arizona and tallied 258 tackles (181 solo), 16 passes defensed, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovered in the process. During that time he bounced around between linebacker and safety. It looks like the Giants plan on using him as the former when he arrives in New York.

    Published: Thu, Aug 24 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Traded to New York

    The Giants acquired Simmons from the Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Simmons was the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and is entering the final season of his rookie contract. He's started 37 of 50 games through three years en route to 16 pass breakups, 7.5 sacks and four interceptions, but he was a liability against the run while playing linebacker, and the Cardinals also seemed displeased with his performance as a safety and then as a slot corner. Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale might be able to find a better role for Simmons, a…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 24 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Settling into secondary

    Simmons is expected to operate solely as a defensive back next season, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Simmons has played all over the field on defense for the Cardinals since being selected in the first round of the 2020 Draft. However, the new coaching staff in Arizona appears to be ready for the 24-year-old to focus his efforts in the secondary. More specifically, he's expected to earn the opportunity to be the team's nickel corner. The dedicated role will perhaps allow Simmons to excel at the position while not having to worry about coverages for multiple positions.

    Published: Mon, Jun 19 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't get fifth-year option

    The Cardinals informed Simmons on Monday that his fifth-year team option for 2024 won't be exercised, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Teams needed to make decisions on such options for 2020 first-round picks by Monday, and Simmons now will be playing out the final year of his first deal as a pro in the upcoming campaign. Through three seasons, he's played all over Arizona's defense, producing 204 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three interceptions (one for a touchdown), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 34 games over the last two. It's not yet clear what his role will be under the Cardinals' new coaching staff, however.

    Published: Mon, May 1 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes 11 stops Week 16

    Thompson totaled 11 tackles (five solo) against the Buccaneers in the Cardinals' Christmas Day loss.

    Analysis: Simmons tied for the team lead tackles in the contest with Jalen Thompson, as the former finished with his second double-digit tackle performance of the campaign. Simmons has a chance to hit the 100-tackle mark for the second straight season if he can tally 15 stops over Arizona's final two contests.

    Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs eight tackles Week 15

    Simmons recorded eight stops (five solo) Sunday in a loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Simmons tied for second on Arizona with eight tackles, a mark he has hit in two of the team's past three games. The third-year linebacker has 74 tackles through 14 games on the campaign, so he'll need to make a big push over the final three weeks of the regular season to match last year's total of 105 stops.

    Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 7:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Grabs INT in so-so performance

    Simmons recorded six tackles (two solo) and an interception in Monday's 27-13 defeat versus New England.

    Analysis: Simmons logged the first of three total interceptions in the game, picking off Patriots quarterback Mac Jones late in the first quarter. This marked the hybrid linebacker's second interception of the season and the fourth of his three-year career. However, he did not end up having that big of an impact Monday, as four of his tackles came after the Cardinals were already down 27-13 in the fourth quarter. Simmons has now accumulated 66 tackles, three sacks and six passes defended over 13 games…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 9:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stuffs stat sheet Week 12

    Simmons recorded eight solo tackles, including one sack and a pass defended during Sunday's 25-24 defeat versus the Chargers.

    Analysis: Simmons finished with a team lead in tackles while playing his second-highest share of Arizona's defensive snaps this season. The 6-foot-4 linebacker also logged his third tackle in the last five weeks, bringing down quarterback Justin Herbert late in the fourth quarter for a 13-yard loss on third down. Simmons now has 60 tackles, three sacks, five passes defended, one interception and two forced fumbles over 12 games this season, and he should continue to play a do-it-all role moving forward.

    Published: Tue, Nov 29 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven solo stops Sunday

    Simmons recorded seven solo tackles during Sunday's 27-17 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Simmons finished as the Cardinals' second-leading tackler behind cornerback Antonio Hamilton. The 6-foot-4 linebacker also logged his fourth pass defended in the past five games, and he now has 49 tackles (39 solo), two sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery on 458 defensive snaps. Simmons will look to continue filling the stat sheet on Monday Night Football against San Francisco.

    Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues to produce

    Simmons totaled eight tackles, including one sack, during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Through nine games this season, Simmons has a 13-tackle tally from Week 5 but also five others with three or fewer stops. However, he appears to have settled in over the last three outings, with 18 tackles, two sacks, one pick-six and a forced fumble that he recovered. Simmons' share of the defensive snaps may increase in the short term, as free safety Budda Baker is expected to miss a few weeks due to a high-ankle sprain. If that comes to pass, Simmons is a prime candidate to continue making…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs first 100-tackle season

    Simmons compiled 105 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 17 appearances during the 2021 campaign.

    Analysis: Simmons didn't pace the Cardinals in any statistical category, but he was top five on the team in tackles, tackles for loss (seven), pass defenses (seven), forced fumbles (four) and interceptions (one). Like he was at Clemson, the 2020 first-rounder played all over the formation, logging 596 snaps at inside linebacker, 237 snaps as an edge rusher, 165 snaps at slot corner, 24 as an outside cornerback and finally two at free safety (including Arizona's wild-card game). While Simmons is…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 20 at 7:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No limitations Thursday

    Simmons (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Simmons worked as a limited participant Wednesday but progressed to full participation Thursday to avoid the questionable tag for Saturday's game versus Indianapolis. The 23-year-old has missed only a handful of defensive snaps since the first couple weeks of the season for Arizona.

    Published: Thu, Dec 23 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by shoulder injury

    Simmons (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: One day removed from being listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Simmons is making progress through a shoulder issue. He's mostly hovered around 5-6 tackles per week, including six this past Sunday at Detroit. With 88 overall on the campaign, the 2020 first-round pick is pushing for his first 100-tackle season with three games to go. First, though, Simmons will have to ditch his designation ahead of Saturday's contest against the Colts.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressive season continues

    Simmons tallied eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Simmons has seen the second most defensive snaps this season and has become a huge part of the Cardinals' defensive prowess. The 2020 first-round pick has totaled 67 tackles, three forced fumbles, one interception and four deflected passes over the past 10 games. Coming into 2021, Simmons was a wild card for the team as they were unsure where he would be used, but he has made a solid spot for himself as a middle linebacker.

    Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation before TNF

    Simmons cleared up any concern Wednesday about his availability for Thursday Night Football versus the Packers, being estimated as a full-participant at the team's walkthrough, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The 23-year-old was dealing with a shoulder injury to open the week, but he appears ready to go for Week 8. Simmons has been a huge part of the Cardinals 7-0 start to the season, leading the team with 47 tackles while deflecting three passes, intercepting a ball and forcing two fumbles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 27 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to shoulder injury

    Simmons (shoulder) was limited on Monday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Simmons paced the Cardinals with eight tackles and also had a tackle for loss this past Sunday versus the Texans, giving him a team-leading 47 of the former through seven games. He's been the most consistent member of the team in the category, with a season-low three tackles back in Week 5 and a range of 6-to-9 every other week. Simmons hasn't been involved with a turnover since Week 3 -- he has two forced fumbles and one interception on the campaign -- so he's bound to show up in the box score…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 9:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Compiles six tackles Week 6

    Simmons recorded six tackles, including one tackle for loss, during Sunday's 37-14 win in Cleveland.

    Analysis: Simmons actually tied for his fourth-lowest tackle tally of the season, but at the same time he logged 100 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps for the first time in his career. He's clearly developed into a mainstay next to fellow starting inside linebacker Jordan Hicks in the middle of this unit, and with 39 tackles he's just three behind Hicks for the team lead.

    Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to return

    Simmons (head) has returned to Sunday's game against San Francisco.

    Analysis: Simmons left briefly to be evaluated for a concussion. He already has registered one assisted tackle and half a sack in the game.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Being evaluated for concussion

    Simmons is being evaluated for a concussion, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.

    Analysis: Simmons departed the game, and, as of right now, it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to return. This could lead to Tanner Vallejo and Ezekiel Turner having larger roles if Simmons is not allowed to step back on the field.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues to produce

    Simmons notched seven tackles during Sunday's 37-20 road victory versus the Rams.

    Analysis: Aside from IDP maven Budda Baker, Simmons has been the most consistent producer of tackles in the Cardinals defense this season, ranging between six and nine through four games. The result has been a tie for the team lead in stops (30) with Baker and fellow inside linebacker Jordan Hicks. Simmons also has made an impact in the turnover department, with one interception and two forced fumbles. Put it all together, and Simmons is living up to his billing as the eighth overall pick in the 2020…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Forces fumble Week 3

    Simmons accrued six tackles and forced a fumble during Sunday's 31-19 victory in Jacksonville.

    Analysis: The tackle total actually marked a season low for Simmons, but he made up for it by forcing a fumble for a second consecutive contest. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, the Jaguars recovered the ball, but on the very next play Chandler Jones caused Trevor Lawrence to cough it up, and the premier pass rusher recovered it himself. Simmons has settled into a majority share of the team's snaps on defense, logging between 82 and 91 percent in each of the three games to date. The result has been a…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts eight tackles, forced fumble

    Simmons recorded eight tackles and forced a fumble during Sunday's 34-33 win against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Through two games, Simmons leads the Cardinals with 17 tackles, which is tied for 16th most in the league. But he's supplemented his tackle total with an interception and now a forced fumble, a call back to his productive career at Clemson. The eighth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Simmons will be going after his former teammate Trevor Lawrence in Week 3 when Arizona pays a visit to Jacksonville.

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks off pass Sunday

    Simmons totaled nine tackles (seven solo), two pass breakups and one interception during Sunday's 38-13 win at Tennessee.

    Analysis: Simmons picked up where he left off down the stretch last season, notching the second-highest tackle total of his career to date. He also recorded his second interception (and third forced turnover overall) in just his 17th appearance as a pro. The biggest change in his second pro campaign was his usage, as he logged a career-best 91-percent share of the Cardinals' defensive snaps. If Simmons continues to receive such a workload, he could hover near 10 tackles per game all year.

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Contributes across board as rookie

    Simmons posted 54 tackles (43 solo, 4.5 for loss), two sacks, two pass defenses, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 16 contests during the 2020 campaign.

    Analysis: The eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft, Simmons arrived in Arizona and found himself in a crowded LB corps. Once his rookie season kicked off, he didn't play more than 30 percent of the defensive plays in any of the first seven games, but after the team's Week 8 bye, he become more of a regular in the defense. Along the way, his versatility allowed him to see time at inside linebacker, outside linebacker, safety and slot cornerback en route to 33.9 percent of the snaps on defense. Depending…read more

    Published: Thu, Feb 4 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 14

    Simmons (neck/back) is active for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

    Analysis: Starting linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (ankle) is also active, meaning Simmons likely won't start in Week 14. Simmons has played roughly 40 percent of the defensive snaps per game in a backup role, yielding 28 stops and two sacks over the past five outings.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable against Giants

    Simmons (neck/back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Starting linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (ankle) is also questionable. Simmons could have a starting opportunity on tap if he's able to play and Campbell is sidelined, but their final statuses may not be clear until 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff when the inactives list is revealed.

    Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Simmons (neck/back) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice session, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The rookie first-round draft choice fielded 32 defensive snaps during a Week 13 loss to the Rams, collecting five tackles. Simmons was able to practice without restrictions Wednesday, making his Thursday absence notable as a Sunday afternoon tilt against the Giants approaches. A late-week injury is never encouraging, but the Clemson product will have one more opportunity to get on the practice field before a determination is made on his Week 14 availability.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy in TNF loss

    Simmons racked up 10 tackles (nine solo) and one sack during Thursday's 28-21 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Simmons notched the first sack of his young career during Thursday's divisional loss and also recorded double-digit tackles for the first time. The rookie out of Clemson's opportunity came with veteran De'Vondre Campbell playing limited snaps while nursing a calf injury. Coming off such a strong showing, Simmons may have proven himself worthy of handling increased defensive snaps down the stretch.

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes up with game-saving pick

    Simmons finished with a tackle and an interception in Sunday night's overtime victory over the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Simmons was only on the field for six percent of his team's defensive snaps, but he came through when it counted most, picking off Russell Wilson late in the overtime period. The rookie out of Clemson has recorded 12 tackles over his first seven NFL games.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could see snap count ramp up

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury relayed Monday that Simmons could log time at safety moving forward, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals haven't utilized their eighth overall pick much, as Simmons has yet to log more than 18 defensive snaps in a game. However, S Budda Baker (thumb) could miss time with surgery on tap, and S Chris Bango exited this past Sunday's loss to Detroit with a hamstring injury. Simmons is uniquely qualified to make the shift from linebacker to safety, as he often lined up all over the defensive formation at Clemson. Even if it takes him some time to adjust, Simmons can lean on his elite…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Opens career with three tackles

    Simmons had three solo tackles during Sunday's 24-20 win at San Francisco.

    Analysis: The Cardinals invested the eighth pick in the 2020 draft on Simmons, but the rookie didn't pay dividends in his pro debut. In fact, he had a difficult day, getting called for a horse collar tackle on the first play from scrimmage and taking a horrible angle near the start of Raheem Mostert's eventual 76-yard catch and run for a TD on the 49ers' second possession. By game's end, Simmons logged 18 snaps on defense, while starting inside linebackers Jordan Hicks and De'Vondre Campbell played all…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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