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Texans' Steven Sims: Special teams contributor in loss
Steven 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.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Main returner in loss
Steven 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.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Won't play Week 8
Steven 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.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Logs full practice Thursday
Steven Sims (back) was a full practice participant Thursday.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.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Opens week as DNP
Steven Sims (back) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.Sims suffered a back injury in the leadup to the Houston 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.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Won't travel to Green Bay
Steven Sims (back) has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.Sims was a late addition to the Houston 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.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Dealing with back issue
Steven Sims (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.Sims popped up on the Houston 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, while Dameon Pierce and Tank Dell could be called on for kickoff return- and punt-return duties, respectively.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Healthy scratch
Steven Sims (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bills.Sims had been operating as the Houston Texans' return man but may have lost the job after a muffed punt last Sunday against the Jaguars. He finished the Week 4 matchup in the role, but he clearly won't handle it in Week 5. Tank Dell and Robert Woods are the most likely candidates to take over return duties for Houston.
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Texans' Steven Sims: Muffed punt leads to points
Steven Sims wasn't targeted over two offensive snaps, returned two punts for 10 yards and muffed a punt in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville.After the Jaguars' initial drive of the game stalled, Sims had the mishap on a punt return, putting the visitors in business at Houston's two-yard line. From there, Trevor Lawrence found rookie Brian Thomas in the end zone for an early 7-0 lead. Sims has operated as the Houston Texans' primary returner of punts and also handles kickoffs as well. That he was back returning kicks following the miscue suggests his return role still is intact. Sims also played on offense for first time in four games, as Houston was without Tank Dell (chest).
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Texans' Steven Sims: Makes 53-man roster
Steven Sims made the Houston 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.