Arizona Cardinals LB Cody Simons has something to prove in 2026
Cody Simon, a linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, is entering the 2026 season with something to prove. After a challenging 2025 season where the team struggled defensively, Simon's role is now uncertain with the return of Mack Wilson and the signing of Jack Gibbens. He must demonstrate his ability to secure a starting position rather than being relegated to a special teams role.
- ▪Cody Simon was drafted in the fifth round in 2025 and started the last nine games of the season.
- ▪He recorded 76 total tackles, but the Cardinals lost every game he started, highlighting defensive struggles.
- ▪With Wilson's return and Gibbens' signing, Simon faces competition for a starting role in 2026.
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