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Packers sign former No. 8 overall pick to help defense after NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers found an under-the-radar free agent to attempt to help their defense.

This free agent didn't always fly under the radar. He was once a high-upside No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Now, Isaiah Simmons is a veteran and the newest Packers defender.

The Cardinals picked Simmons 8th overall in 2020.

Through 84 career NFL games, Simmons has five interceptions, nine forced fumbles and 8.5 sacks.

Whether a team lists him as a linebacker or safety, he can sort of be a mixture of both.

Simmons was one of the top athletes in his draft class.