Getty CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 28: Isaiah Simmons #27 of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the second half of a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on August 28, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
One of the most highly-drafted players on the current Carolina Panthers roster will begin the 2026 NFL season on the practice squad.
That’s Isaiah Simmons, and while he was once one of the most sought-after players in the country, he’s now not even fit for a Week 1 53-man roster.
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