Sims and the Seahawks agreed on a one-year contract Tuesday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports. 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.
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Seattle Seahawks
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3/31/1997 (27)
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5'10", 190 lbs
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Houston, TX, USA
Position
WR
College
Kansas
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4 seasons
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Houston Texans
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2024-2024
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Steelers
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Washington Commanders
2019-2021
(3 seasons)
Buffalo Bills
2021-2021
(1 season)
Sims and the Seahawks agreed on a one-year contract Tuesday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports. 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.
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-return yards on 21 attempts. 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' divisional-round 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.
The Ravens claimed Sims off waivers from Houston on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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.
The Texans waived Sims on Friday. 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.
Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. 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.
Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the Titans. 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.
Sims returned three punts for 43 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to Detroit. Sims served as Houston's primary return specialist for the second consecutive week, although he didn't record a kickoff return. He played just two snaps on offense and has lined up on that side of the ball 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.
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. 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.
Sims (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. 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 to suit up will be Thursday night against the Jets.