Russell Wilson has joined the New York Giants to compete for the starting quarterback job after spending the 2024 NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the offseason, the Big Apple team is making roster changes, and a defensive player could be on his way to the Green Bay Packers to potentially join forces with star quarterback Jordan Love.
This time, two needs converge. The Giants want to continue to make room and make a significant change to a roster that had a disappointing result last season. At quarterback, Wilson has already arrived as an excellent backup, as has Jameis Winston. But just as important as the hiring is the clearing out.
Meanwhile, the Packers are moving quickly in the offseason and are looking to add depth to their roster. Love is positioned as the star who will have to lead the team throughout the season to go far. With that in mind, Green Bay made the decision to re-sign tight end John FitzPatrick in the last few hours. Now another move could be made.
Which player could leave the Giants to the Packers?
Russell Wilson’s teammate who could leave the Giants to join the Packers is none other than linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who played in New York during the 2024 season. The 26-year-old is exploring the possibility of signing with Green Bay as a free agent, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Simmons visited the Packers last Monday, suggesting mutual interest in a potential signing. The Giants are open to his departure, as they aim to use the NFL Draft to strengthen the defensive unit of a team that will feature Wilson as one of its veteran leaders.
Simmons’ performance last season
Simmons is looking for a change of scenery after a year in which he saw little action. During the 2024 season, he proved to be a player who could shine for the Giants, appearing in all 17 of the team’s regular-season games and recording 21 tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble.