The Philadelphia Eagles are always looking for reinforcement in free agency to help with depth on the team. They have a player who is about to become available, and it would make all the sense in the world for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman to target.
CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported the Green Bay Packers are expected to release linebacker Isaiah Simmons from the team. The Packers just signed Simmons in the offseason after spending the previous two seasons with the New York Giants.
The #Packers are expected to release linebacker Isaiah Simmons, sources tell @CBSSports.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) August 26, 2025
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
Simmons was the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. While he has put together some good seasons, he struggled to find his identity on the field, having to play multiple positions. He has racked up 329 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hits, 8.5 sacks, 21 pass deflections, nine forced fumbles, five interceptions, and three fumble recoveries in 84 career games.
Eagles would get a massive steal from Simmons who can play nearly every position
That identity crisis he was having with other teams would not be a problem in Philadelphia. In fact, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio would have a great time moving Simmons around like a chess piece.
Simmons would make the most sense as an off-the-edge linebacker or a hybrid linebacker/safety position. He's the same size as Nolan Smith Jr., so that Simmons can come off the edge in pass-rushing situations. The even better part of Simmons' game is that he's able to drop back into coverage and take on those running backs and tight ends.
There are questions about whether linebacker Nakobe Dean will be healthy enough to play. The Eagles also did not receive as much production from the bench off the edge, with players like Azeez Ojulari having quieter preseasons than expected.
Simmons can be a jack-of-all-trades and play any position that is needed. Additionally, they can get him cheaply as his contract with the Packers was just over $1 million for 2025.
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Roseman would be crazy not to consider it, as Simmons would be an instant game-changer off the bench. The Eagles could have someone special in Simmons, ready to play any position needed.