Cody Simon

Cody Simon enters Year 2 at age 24 as a rotational linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, holding a 73.7% defensive snap share in 2025. With 27 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and 2 PD, he’s a situational asset with upside tied to his growing snap count and man-heavy coverage. Dynasty rosters should view him as a high-upside, low-risk defender with a stable 2025 floor.

Simon’s 2025 season — 27 solo tackles, 2 TFL, and 2 PD on a 73.7% defensive snap share — sets a situational defender floor tied to man-heavy coverage. Growth in his snap count from 73.7% to 100% in the second half suggests an ascending trajectory. His 2 TFL and 2 PD on a 73.7% snap share indicate a defender capable of generating pressure in a scheme designed for man-heavy coverage.

Simon carried limited participation in practice twice in 2025 and missed one game, but his injury history does not raise structural concerns. His tackling profile suggests a defender who can withstand contact, and man-heavy coverage minimizes exposure to contact.

Simon’s 73.7% defensive snap share in 2025 established a stable floor, with 27 solo tackles and 2 TFL across 16 games. He logged 100% defensive snaps in 5 of the last 7 games, suggesting growth in his role. No defender on the Cardinals’ depth chart poses a significant threat to his opportunity.

Arizona’s man-heavy coverage scheme under DC Nick Rallis — a product of the Eagles’ defensive background — is designed to generate pressure in man-to-man coverage. Simon’s 2 TFL and 2 PD on a 73.7% snap share indicate a defender capable of contributing to this scheme. His growth in snap count from 73.7% to 100% in the second half suggests an ascending trajectory tied to this scheme.

Rising Simon’s 2025 snap share trended upward, ending the year at 100% after a mid-season dip. He logged 27 solo tackles and 2 TFL across 16 games, establishing a situational defender profile.

Ceiling clears 2025’s 27-solo-tackle finish if Simon’s snap count advances past 100% and his tackling numbers grow past 2 TFL. Floor tracks near 27 solo tackles given a stable 73.7% defensive snap share and an unchanged scheme. A mid-season injury or significant scheme change is the only realistic path to meaningful regression below that line.