2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
76
SACKS
0.5
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Simon broke out as a fifth-year senior at Ohio State in 2024, helping lead the team to victory in the CFP National Championship Game with 112 tackles, including 7.0 sacks, in 15 contests. The Cardinals made a modest investment in him with a fourth-round pick in the 2025 Draft, but he may have to play the waiting game for a consistent gig behind veteran off-ball linebackers Mack Wilson and Akeem Davis-Gaither as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $5.2 million contract with the Cardinals in May of 2025.
Productive rookie season
Simon notched 76 tackles, including 0.5 sack, two pass defenses (no interceptions) and one forced fumble in 16 regular-season contests in 2025.
ANALYSIS
Prior to the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, Simon logged just three defensive snaps, but after Mack WIlson (ribs) was lost for the season Week 9, the rookie fourth-round pick played 100 percent of the snaps seven times over the last nine games while working alongside mainstay off-ball LB Akeem Davis-Gaither. All three players are under contract in 2026, so it remains to be seen who among them will settle into the one or two starting roles once new head coach coach Mike LaFleur settles on a new defensive coordinator.
Prior to the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, Simon logged just three defensive snaps, but after Mack WIlson (ribs) was lost for the season Week 9, the rookie fourth-round pick played 100 percent of the snaps seven times over the last nine games while working alongside mainstay off-ball LB Akeem Davis-Gaither. All three players are under contract in 2026, so it remains to be seen who among them will settle into the one or two starting roles once new head coach coach Mike LaFleur settles on a new defensive coordinator.
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Measurables Review
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How do Cody Simon's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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Height
6' 2"Weight
230 lbs
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Leading tackler in loss
Simon recorded 15 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 37-14 loss at Cincinnati.
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Good to go for Week 16
Simon (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Questionable for Sunday
Simon (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Limited to open week
Simon (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.
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Unable to continue Sunday
Simon (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official sitereports.
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