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• Texans' Steven Sims: Makes 53-man roster

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  Sims made the Texans' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Sims was one of seven wide receivers to claim a roster spot, and his ability to contribute as a return man in the main reason. The 27-year-old, who returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown during last season's playoff loss to the Ravens, averaged 12.3 yards on four punt returns and 23.7 yards on three kick returns in 2023.

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• Texans' Steven Sims: Re-signing with Houston

  03/20/2024 • By RotoWire

  Sims agreed Wednesday to re-sign with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. In three regular-season appearance and one postseason game with the Texans in 2023, Sims caught three passes for 25 yards and ran once for one yard. He also served as a return man on punts and kickoffs, and his continued success in that capacity during the Texans' offseason program and the preseason will likely represent his best path to winning a roster spot with Houston to begin the 2024 season.

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• Texans' Steven Sims: Diagnosed with concussion

  01/21/2024 • By RotoWire

  Sims suffered a concussion in Saturday's divisional-round loss to Baltimore, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Sims scored the only touchdown of the game for Houston, returning a punt 67 yards for a score in the second quarter. He didn't record any targets in the passing game, however, and suffered a concussion during the contest. With the Texans eliminated from the postseason, Sims will look to get well as he heads into the offseason as a free agent.

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• Texans' Steven Sims: Signed from Texans' practice squad

  01/17/2024 • By RotoWire

  Sims was signed to the Texans' active roster Tuesday. Sims had been on Houston's practice squad, but he has become a full-fledged member of the team ahead of Saturday's divisional round game against the Ravens. The former Washington and Pittsburgh wide receiver appeared in three games for the Texans during the regular season. Sims could see some opportunities on offense with Noah Brown (shoulder) on IR, but he's likely to be deployed primarily as a return man on special teams.

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• Steven Sims: Returns to practice squad

  12/19/2023 • By RotoWire

  Sims reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday. Sims was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 15 overtime win over the Titans, operating mostly as a special-teams option. He turned three kick returns into 71 yards while also returning two punts for 33 yards. Sims also played seven offensive snaps, catching one pass for no gain and gaining a yard on his only carry. The wide receiver's biggest impact may have come when he recovered a fumble by quarterback Case Keenum. Sims could be asked to return to the active roster again in Week 16 if Nico Collins (calf) is unavailable versus the Browns.

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