Steven Sims - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with practice squad Sims reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Sims was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Rams, playing two snaps on offense and nine snaps with the special-teams unit, including two punt returns for 27 yards and three kick returns for 49 yards. The wide receiver played in the team's final three games of the regular season, compiling 236 kick-return yards and 32 yards on punt returns. Sims may now enter the offseason as a free agent.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 18 The Cardinals elevated Sims from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Sims is set to play his third consecutive game for the Cardinals. The 28-year-old is set to be the Cardinals' kick and punt returner for Sunday's game, as he has logged 187 kick return yards and 5 punt return yards in the last two contests. The wide receiver also has upside as the fifth receiving option behind Michael Wilson, Xavier Weaver, Jalen Brooks and tight end Trey McBride.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Sims reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Sims was elevated to the active roster for the second straight week, failing to record any stats while playing three snaps on offense. Michael Wilson (49), Xavier Weaver (38), Marvin Harrison (19) and Jalen Brooks (17) out snapped him on offense, though Harrison aggravated his heel injury in the contest. Additionally, Sims returned five kickoffs for 132 yards and added a five-yard punt return in the team's 37-14 loss to Cincinnati. Sims seems likely to be elevated again for the team's final regular-season contest Sunday against the Rams.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with active roster The Cardinals elevated Sims to their active roster Saturday.

Impact The 28-year-old has been elevated to Arizona's active roster for the second consecutive week ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. In the Week 16 loss to the Falcons, Sims tallied 55 kick-return yards but failed to haul in his lone target. He's expected to play another depth role in the Cardinals' receiving corps while contributing on special teams in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Sims reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Sims was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster and made his 2025 regular-season debut during Sunday's loss to the Falcons. He played seven of 57 offensive snaps without recording a target, but he also played six snaps on special teams and returned two kickoffs for 55 yards. Sims is eligible to be elevated to the active roster twice more this season, and he could be brought up from the practice squad for Arizona's Week 17 tilt against Cincinnati on Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in season debut Sims failed to haul in his lone target while playing seven of the team's 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons. He also returned two kickoffs for 55 yards.

Impact Elevated from the practice squad for the first time all season ahead of the Week 16 contest, Sims ended up sharing the No. 4 receiver role with Jalen Brooks, as both players logged single-digit snaps in the loss. Sims made his greatest impact on special teams, where he should continue to be a factor as a return man if the Cardinals elevate him again for either or both of their final two games of the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 16 The Cardinals have elevated Sims from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Sims will suit up for his first game of the 2025 regular season on Sunday. He boasts the ability to contribute both as a depth option at wideout and in the return game. After Sunday's contest against Atlanta, Sims will be slated to revert to the practice squad.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals sign NFL veteran to practice squad amid injuries at wide receiver The Cardinals signed veteran wide receiver Steven Sims to their practice squad on Tuesday, a move to combat the injuries that the position g...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Signs with Arizona The Cardinals signed Sims to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Sims reached an injury settlement with the Seahawks on Aug. 27 as he was plagued with a hamstring injury during the summer. The wide receiver has been cleared of injury designation and will join the Cardinals, making Arizona his first team of the 2025 regular season. With Marvin Harrison (heel) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) questionable, as well as Greg Dortch (chest) on IR, the Cardinals have been looking for wide receiver depth to fill their ranks. Sims is a candidate for practice squad elevation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

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

MARCH 25, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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