STEVEN SIMS NEWS

Released with injury settlement Sims (hamstring) reached an injury settlement with the Seahawks on Tuesday, shortly after the team had placed him on injured reserve.

Impact Sims was originally slated to go on season-ending IR, but the injury settlement makes him eligible to play in 2025. Once recovered from his hamstring injury, Sims can sign with any NFL team as a free agent. The 28-year-old wide receiver has 53 games of regular-season NFL experience.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Released with injury settlement Sims (hamstring) reached an injury settlement with the Seahawks on Tuesday, shortly after the team had placed him on injured reserve.

Impact Sims was originally slated to go on season-ending IR, but the injury settlement makes him eligible to play in 2025. Once recovered from his hamstring injury, Sims can sign with any NFL team as a free agent. The 28-year-old wide receiver has 53 games of regular-season NFL experience.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to hamstring issue Coach Mike Macdonald said Tuesday that Sims has a hamstring injury, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Sims had been missing training camp practices due to an undisclosed injury, and now it's evident he's been dealing with a problem with his hamstring. He's projected as one of the favorites to return kicks for Seattle in 2025, but rookie fifth-rounder Tory Horton could get more looks in that role as long as Sims remains out.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Sims (undisclosed) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sims, who signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks in March, is competing for a spot on the 53-man roster as a return specialist. It's unclear what type of injury he's working through, but he'll work on recovering in time for the Seahawks' preseason opener against the Raiders on Thursday. Sims played in nine regular-season games between the Ravens (two) and the Texans (seven) in 2024 and finished with 195 kick return yards and 99 punt return yards.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Former Steelers wide receiver explains why he signed with his new team: 'It comes around full circle' Former Steelers WR Steven Sims explains how he landed with the Seahawks after leaving the Texans.

JULY 15 • PENNLIVE.COM

Seahawks sign WR/KR Steven Sims Seahawks have made another depth signing

MARCH 25 • USATODAY.COM

Signs with Seattle Sims and the Seahawks agreed on a one-year contract Tuesday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

Impact Sims will head to Seattle after splitting the 2024 campaign between the Texans and the Ravens. The wide receiver combined to log nine total offensive snaps with Houston and Baltimore during the regular season, making the most of his damage as a return-specialist. He'll likely operate in a similar role with the Seahawks in 2025.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Steven Sims Through The Years The Seahawks signed wide receiver/returner Steven Sims on March 25, 2025. Sims has spent time with the Commanders, Steelers, Texans and most...

MARCH 25 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Works mostly as returner in 2024 Sims didn't record any catches or targets in nine regular-season games in 2024 and gained zero yards on one carry. He registered 195 kick return yards on seven returns and 122 punt...

Impact Sims spent most of the season with Houston, playing in seven regular-season contests during which he logged nine offensive snaps and 63 special-teams snaps. The veteran wideout was waived in late December and subsequently signed with Baltimore, with whom he finished out the year. Sims' only catch of the campaign - a four-yard reception - came in the Ravens' wild-card loss to Buffalo. Sims is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and his appeal to teams will likely be centered on his role in the return game.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore WR Zay Flowers misses practice with knee injury as showdown with Buffalo draws closer

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was not at practice

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Ruthless running game helped Baltimore to a comfortable win in its playoff opener against Pittsburgh

Lamar Jackson appears to have decided he’s not getting knocked out of these playoffs while staying in the pocket

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Ravens now in the AFC North driver's seat after 3 convincing wins in 11-day stretch

Baltimore’s 31-2 rout of Houston on Wednesday capped a sweep of a grueling stretch of three games in 11 days

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Claimed by Baltimore The Ravens claimed Sims off waivers from Houston on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sims has found his new squad just three days after being waived by the Texans. The sixth-year pass catcher served more of a special teams role with Houston across his seven games this season. He may assume a similar role at least to start with the Ravens, but wide receivers Zay Flowers (shoulder) and Nelson Agholor (concussion) both being questionable ahead of Wednesday's outing could open up more opportunities for Sims.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Baltimore The Ravens claimed Sims off waivers from Houston on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sims has found a new home just three days after being waived by the Texans. The sixth-year pass catcher served in more of a special-teams role with Houston across his seven games this season. He may assume a similar role with the Ravens, but the fact wide receivers Zay Flowers (shoulder) and Nelson Agholor (concussion) are both questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texans could clear the path for Sims to be active against his old squad.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Houston The Texans waived Sims on Friday.

Impact Before being waived Friday, Sims appeared in seven games with the Texans in 2024, recording 195 kick-return yards and 99 punt-return yards across 72 total snaps (nine offensive and 63 on special teams). Sims could draw significant interest on the free-agent market from teams in need of a return specialist.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Sunday Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

Impact Sims is a depth receiver behind a group of healthy starters and reserves in Nico Collins, Tank Dell, John Metchie, Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson. Even when Collins was out for five weeks with a hamstring injury, Sims only played on eight offensive snaps.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Week 12 Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the Titans.

Impact Sims was also a healthy scratch last week against Dallas. The veteran wideout has served as receiver depth while working primarily on special teams through much of the campaign, but the Texans have less need for his role with Nico Collins in his second week back from a stint on injured reserve. Even during the five weeks Collins was out, Sims logged just eight offensive snaps over three contests.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Special teams contributor in loss Sims returned three punts for 43 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to Detroit in Week 10.

Impact Sims served as Houston's primary return specialist for the second consecutive week, although he never had a chance to return a kickoff. He played two snaps as a receiver and has lined up on offense just 10 times in 2024. With Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) on the verge of returning, likely in Week 11, Sims' spot on the gameday roster may be in jeopardy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Main returner in loss Sims returned four kickoffs for 106 yards and one punt for zero yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.

Impact Sims was the main returner for the night, as Houston was without Dameon Pierce (groin) and didn't want to expose Robert Woods in a game where the team's top two wideouts were not available. Sims played just six snaps on offense and has not yet been targeted in 2024.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 8 Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Sims wasn't able to play in Week 7 due to a back injury. He returned to practice this week and was able to participate without restrictions, but he will remain on the sidelines as a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest. Smith's next chance at suiting up will be Thursday night against the Jets.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Sims (back) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Sims was unable to play in Week 7 against the Packers due to a back injury. He was held out of practice Wednesday, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Unless he suffers a setback, Sims should be good to go for Sunday's AFC South clash against Indianapolis. Sims has logged 89 kick-return yards and 56 punt-return yards across five regular-season games this year.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Sims (back) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Sims suffered a back injury in the leadup to the Texans' Week 7 game against the Packers, which was severe enough for him to be sidelined. He'll have two more chances to practice in some capacity this week ahead of Houston's Week 8 AFC South clash against Indianapolis on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passing problems cause Texans to waste an impressive performance from their injury-riddled defense

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't travel to Green Bay Sims (back) has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Sims was a late addition to the Texans' injury report Friday due to a back issue. While he was initially listed as questionable, the injury is severe enough that Sims will not travel with the team to Green Bay, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 against the Colts on Oct. 27. With Robert Woods (foot) also not playing Sunday, Dameon Pierce and Tank Dell are the likely candidates to serve kickoff and punt-return duties, respectively.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Sims (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact Sims popped up on the Texans' injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice due to a back issue, which has put his availability for Week 7 in question. If the Kansas product is unable to play through injury Sunday, expect John Metchie to see increased work in Houston's wide receiver corps.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE