The Arizona Cardinals began Phase 3 of the offseason with the first practice of voluntary OTAs on Monday. Linebacker Isaiah Simmons was there and participating.
However, while he continues to be listed as a linebacker as he has since he was drafted, he did not work out with the linebackers.
As he did last offseason and all through training camp, he was working with the defensive backs.
Isaiah Simmons getting work with the DBs today. Will be interesting if Simmons stays at safety and Zaven Collins ends up as an edge. – @Cardschatter pic.twitter.com/Qu6Wtfr111
— Arizona Cardinals Insiders 🎤🎙 (@AZCardsInsiders) May 22, 2023
Last season, he mostly played in the slot, covering tight ends and slot receivers.
His specific role this year with a new head coach and defensive coordinator is still not known.
Playing safety probably wouldn’t get him significant playing time, as the Cardinals already have Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson.
However, a role as a roving linebacker is probably how he will be used.
2023 is an important season for Simmons, who is in a contract year after the team did not exercise his fifth-year contract option.
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