Isaiah Simmons Signs One-Year Deal With New York Giants
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to re-sign Isaiah Simmons, keeping the former first-round pick with the team, according to multiple reports.
Simmons, who has been listed as both a linebacker and safety during his NFL career, will remain in Carolina after spending last season with the Panthers. The agreement was reported by outlets including NBC Sports, CBS Sports, ProFootballRumors.com, NFLTradeRumors.co, and Panthers Wire.
The move brings back a versatile defender who has been used in multiple roles. Simmons entered the league as a first-round draft selection and has drawn attention for his ability to line up at different spots in the front seven and secondary.
For the Panthers, retaining Simmons addresses continuity on defense as the team shapes its roster for the upcoming season. Keeping a player with position flexibility can help a coaching staff adjust to weekly matchups and injuries without making major changes elsewhere on the depth chart.
The agreement also gives Carolina another experienced option as it continues to sort out its personnel and sub-packages. In today’s NFL, defenses regularly shift between base looks and nickel and dime alignments, and players who can transition between linebacker responsibilities and safety duties can be valuable in building game plans.
The re-signing comes amid broader roster activity for the Panthers. One headline tied the decision to a separate personnel move involving Devin Lloyd, though the reports provided did not include contract terms for Simmons or additional official comment from the team.
Next steps will include the club finalizing the transaction and Simmons rejoining the team’s offseason program when applicable. As with any reported agreement, the deal will be subject to completion of standard NFL procedures before it becomes official.
Simmons’ return gives Carolina another familiar piece on defense as the Panthers continue assembling their roster heading into the next phase of the offseason.
