Carolina Panthers sign Isaiah Simmons to the practice squad

The Carolina Panthers signed defensive player Isaiah Simmons to the team practice squad following the conclusion of the 2026 preseason. Simmons, a former first-round pick, spent time with the organization late in the 2025 season and appeared in five games. The 28-year-old previously played for the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants, and participated in the 2025 preseason with the Green Bay Packers. Standing 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds, Simmons offers the Carolina coaching staff defensive depth and positional versatility. While he has not secured a spot on the active 53-man roster for the start of the 2026 season, he remains with the franchise as a developmental option. The team may promote him to the gameday roster throughout the year to fill specific defensive gaps.

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