JOHN SIMON NEWS

Signed by Tennessee Simon was signed to the Titans' active roster Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 31-year-old was cut by the Titans on Nov. 6 but will now return to the team. In one game for the team this season, he made three tackles while playing 19 snaps on defense. With David Long (hamstring) and Rashaan Evans (ankle) both questionable for Week 12 against the Patriots, Simon may be asked to step right into a substantial role this weekend.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Simon was moved up from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars.

Impact The 30-year-old will be on the active roster for the first time this season after being signed to the practice squad Tuesday. He made 53 tackles with two sacks and three pass deflections in 16 games with the Patriots in 2020.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tennessee The Titans released Simon on Sunday.

Impact Simon appeared in 43 games over the past three years with New England. The 30-year-old has recorded at least two sacks in every season since 2015 and will likely draw plenty of interest from teams looking for veteran depth along their defensive line.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Simon Shows Motor on Strip-sack of Ryan Griffin ' Game Highlights Tennessee Titans linebacker John Simon shows motor on strip-sack of Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Ryan Griffin.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans 53-man roster projection as training camp starts: John Simon helps, but what about TE? Mike Vrabel may shed light on timelines for injured players at his Tuesday news conference, a day before practice starts.

JULY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reaches deal with Tennessee Simon signed a contract with the Titans on Sunday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Simon spent the past three years in New England and totaled eight sacks in 43 games. The 30-year-old provides veteran depth as an edge rusher and should fill a rotational role for the Titans.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Simon (hamstring) is active for Monday's game against the Bills.

Impact The 30-year-old suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Dolphins but won't miss any additional time. Simon has 49 tackles (32 solo) two sacks and three passes defensed through 14 games this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, suffered an injury to his right leg in the second quarter of a 22-12 loss to the Mia...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win

The Miami Dolphins’ grinding ground game has sent the New England Patriots into full retreat and out of the playoff picture for the first time in 12 years

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sustains hamstring injury Simon (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact The 30-year-old has not established himself as a dominant edge presence by any means, posting four QB hits and two sacks thus far in 2020. What Simon has provided is consistent availability, as he's started 25 times for New England without posting a game absence since the start of 2019. Former Raider Shilique Calhoun will step in at outside linebacker for as long as Simon is unable to return.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

USC NFL Matchup: Austin Jackson vs John Simon in Dolphins-Patriots When Austin Jackson — the only first-round NFL draft pick for USC in 2020 — plays his first NFL game on Sunday as a member of the Miami Dolp...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Houston Texans: John Simon reaping the benefits of his surroundings

Houston Texans pass rusher John Simon, formerly of Ohio State, is making the most of his surroundings and having the best start of his NFL c...

JUNE 30, 2017

NFL picks Week 3: Previewing Texans at Patriots on Thursday Night Football

Rookie QB Jacoby Brissett leads the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football.

JUNE 30, 2017

John Simon, wife gave birth to baby boy

Houston Texans linebacker John Simon and his wife are now proud parents of a baby boy.Simon announced the news by posting a photo of his wi...

JUNE 30, 2017

Texans go to playoffs with QB question, 24-17 loss to Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Houston Texans are heading into the wild-card round not sure which quarterback is starting and with one of the worst offenses for any playoff team in ne...

JANUARY 2, 2017

Texans have QB questions again after 24-17 loss to Titans (Jan 01, 2017)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Houston Texans are going into the playoffs with their quarterback situation unsettled once again, this time a co...

JANUARY 2, 2017

Redskins have TE Reed, RB Kelley, LB Kerrigan active vs NYG

Playoff-hopeful Washington has tight end Jordan Reed, running back Rob Kelley and linebacker Ryan Kerrigan active against the New York Giants.

JANUARY 1, 2017

Texans vs. Bengals Injury Report

HOUSTON TEXANSFriday, Dec. 23Game StatusDID NOT PARTICIPATERBLamar MillerAnkleQuestionableLIMITED PARTICIPATIONDEJadeveon ClowneyElbow/Wris...

DECEMBER 24, 2016

San Francisco 49ers: Thoughts on the NFL Draft and Blowing Up the Franchise

The San Francisco 49ers have two games left in 2016, which means the majority of our focus should shift to the offseason and, more specific...

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Despite injuries, Texans defense among the league's best

While everyone has been consumed with the pending firestorm at the quarterback position, you might have missed this: The Texans’ defense is...

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Texans QB Savage at helm vs. reeling Bengals (Dec 24, 2016)

HOUSTON -- Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien allowed the drama to linger for only so long before giving in to the inevitable and confirming a decision that was obvious to all.

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Texans vs Jaguars Injury Report

Here are the injury reports leading up the game for each team:HOUSTON TEXANSFriday, Dec. 16Game StatusDID NOT PARTICIPATEGJeff AllenConcuss...

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: Keep Your Enemies Close - 5 Questions with Toro Times

The Jacksonville Jaguars don't really have anything to play for as they close the season under a lame duck head coach. This week they take...

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Atlanta WR Jones out with turf toe against Rams

Julio Jones won't play for the Atlanta Falcons in Los Angeles on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Surging Colts host slumping Texans in key AFC South battle (Dec 11, 2016)

Just under two months ago, following their spirited fourth-quarter rally to victory over the Indianapolis Colts, the Texans owned a two-game lead in the AFC South, including a pai...

DECEMBER 10, 2016