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Cardinals decline Isaiah Simmons’ fifth-year option

The Arizona Cardinals declined LB Isaiah Simmons’ fifth year option as he is entering his final season before free agency, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

The #AZCardinals are not picking up the fifth-year option for former No. 8 overall pick LB Isaiah Simmons, sources say. He enters a contract year with a chance to make it count with a big season in coach Jonathan Gannon's defense.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2023

Isaiah Simmons was drafted by the Cardinals at #8 overall in the 2020 draft and has quickly emerged as one of the better linebackers in the NFL.