BEN SIMS NEWS

Healthy scratch Sunday Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact The tight end was claimed off waivers by the Vikings on Monday and appeared to have a chance to play with Josh Oliver dealing with a foot injury. Oliver is also inactive, but the Vikings are riding with T.J. Hockenson, Ben Yurosek and Nick Vannett for Sunday's contest. Vannett was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in NFC North with Minnesota The Vikings claimed Sims off waivers from the Packers on Monday.

Impact Sims was waived by the Packers on Saturday, but he'll remain in the NFC North as a member of the Vikings, and his move corresponds with Carson Wentz (shoulder) being placed on injured reserve. Sims will give Minnesota added depth at tight end, and the third-year pro could have a meaningful role behind T.J. Hockenson and Ben Yurosek for this Sunday's game against the Lions if Josh Oliver (foot) is unable to play. Sims mostly played on special teams across his three-regular season appearances for the Packers prior to his removal from the roster.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Packers activate WR Christian Watson off PUP Green Bay elevates DL Arron Mosby for gameday, releases TE Ben Sims

OCTOBER 26 • PACKERS.COM

Parts ways with Packers Green Bay cut Sims on Saturday.

Impact The Packers needed to clear a spot on the 53-man roster in order to activate wideout Christian Watson (knee) from the reserve/PUP list, and Sims was consequently cut. Sims had gotten into three games prior to being let go but logged only one offensive snap along with 14 snaps on special teams.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Packers activate WR Christian Watson as he gets ready to make his season debut

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson appears set to make his season debut Sunday after recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Packers host Football Outreach Camp at Syble Hopp Green Bay Packers TE Ben Sims, DB Jaylin Simpson, DB Johnathan Baldwin and CB Micah Robinson participated in a Football Outreach Camp in De...

SEPTEMBER 24 • PACKERS.COM

Photos: Packers host Football Outreach Camp in De Pere Green Bay Packers TE Ben Sims, DB Jaylin Simpson, DB Johnathan Baldwin and CB Micah Robinson participated in a Football Outreach Camp in De...

SEPTEMBER 23 • PACKERS.COM

Packers' offensive line missing Zach Tom and Aaron Banks vs. Commanders

Green Bay was without two starters on its offensive line for Thursday night’s game against Washington

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Healthy scratch Week 2 Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Commanders, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Sims will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game, and his next chance to make his 2025 debut is Week 3 against the Browns on Sunday, Sept. 21. Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave and John FitzPatrick will be the Packers' active tight ends for Thursday's clash.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 1 Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Sims will be in street clothes for Sunday's regular-season opener while Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave and John FitzPatrick serve as the Packers' active tight ends. Sims' next chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Thursday against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in bit role Sims was targeted five times and caught four passes for 42 yards across 17 games in the 2024 season.

Impact Sims appeared in every regular-season game the Packers played in 2024 and served as the backup tight end while Luke Musgrave missed 10 weeks, but he was mainly limited to blocking duties. The Packers know what they have in the third-year player, which bodes well for his chances of retaining a roster spot in 2025. However, chances are Green Bay will look to bring in at least another option behind starting tight end Tucker Kraft.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Packers TE Ben Sims 'always stays ready' Key comments from Green Bay’s coordinators and offensive assistants

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Assumes backup role Sims was targeted twice and caught two passes for 38 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Sims took over the backup tight end spot with Luke Musgrave (ankle) landing on injured reserve, and he recorded his first two receptions of the season -- including a career-best 28-yard catch. Expect him to continue working as the No. 2 tight end behind Tucker Kraft until Musgrave is ready to return.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams in Week 1 Sims played all seven of his snaps on special teams in the Packers' 34-29 loss to the Eagles on Friday.

Impact Outside of situations in which the Packers want to get an extra blocker on the field, Sims will likely struggle to find a role on offense while both of Green Bay's top two tight ends, Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave, are available. Sims appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie in 2023 and finished with a 4-21-1 receiving line on six targets.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams in Week 1 Sims played all seven of his snaps on special teams in the Packers' 34-29 loss to the Eagles on Friday.

Impact Outside of situations in which the Packers want to get an extra blocker on the field, Sims will likely struggle to find a role on offense while both of Green Bay's top two tight ends, Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave, are available. Sims appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie in 2023 and finished with a 4-21-1 receiving line on six targets.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records lone reception Sims caught one pass for 10 yards in Sunday's preseason game against the Broncos.

Impact After being blanked in Green Bay's first exhibition contest, Sims made at least a minor mark in his next opportunity. He sits third on the depth chart at his position with one preseason game to go.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to TE Ben Sims! Green Bay Packers TE Ben Sims celebrates his birthday on May 16, 2024.

MAY 16, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Ben Sims: 'They said when can you get here?' Green Bay Packers TE Ben Sims talks about how quickly he got to Green Bay after taking the call that he was claimed off waivers and signed t...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

New Packers TE Ben Sims brings added speed and blocking experience to position Surprised to be a Packer, rookie tight Ben Sims is ready to bring more speed and some much-needed experience as a run blocker to the tight e...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM