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.