Packers reportedly releasing Isaiah Simmons
The veteran linebacker never looked comfortable in Jeff Hafley's scheme
By PackerAaron
It seems the Isaiah Simmons experiment will come to an end.
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
Simmons had a rough preseason, especially the first two contests against the Jets and Colts.
The preseason finale saw nominal improvement in his play from scrimmage and showed a player who could certainly help the Packers on special teams. Apparently, that was not enough to keep Simmon in Green and Gold.
The Packers signed Simmons to a one-year deal back in April. They will be on the hook for $167,500 in dead money.
Simmons was the eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft. After three seasons with the Cardinals, he spent two seasons with the Giants.
As a vested veteran, he is not subject to waivers and can sign with another team at any time.
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Comments (3)
splitpea1
August 26, 2025 at 10:01 am
I was glad the Packers gave him a fair shot with lots of playing time, anyway. They sure didn't dither around making a decision. Good luck to him elsewhere.
Doofapotamus
August 26, 2025 at 10:08 am
It's a shame but you can't say he wasn't given a shot. Super athlete but I think we've seen enough athletes in GB. We need football players. Best of luck, Isaiah.
TheKanataThrilla
August 26, 2025 at 10:09 am
Gute is enamored with RAS and speed and when all things are equal you should perhaps use that as a deciding factor, but football smarts also needs to be there. Unfortunately for Simmons he often didn't know where he needed to be.
I hope this means that Welch is on the team.