Overview
- Carolina announced the move Tuesday after reports from ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- The team released safety Trevian Thomas to create a practice-squad spot.
- The addition follows injuries at linebacker, with Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace out and Claudin Cherelus leaving Monday's game with a concussion.
- Simmons, 27, was the No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft out of Clemson, where he won the Butkus Award, and he has played for the Cardinals and Giants with preseason time for the Packers this year.
- His career totals include 84 games and 42 starts with five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), nine forced fumbles, 8.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries.