MARCH 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
STEVEN SIMS #82 - WIDE RECEIVER - HOUSTON TEXANS
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Steelers Lose WR Steven Sims to Texans The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is headed to the Houston Texans.
Steelers FA wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. signing with Texans The Texans are signing Steven Sims.
MARCH 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Signing with Texans The Texans are signing Sims to a contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Sims will join Houston after spending the last two seasons with the Steelers, bursting onto the scene as Pittsburgh's return specialist in 2022. The wide receiver reeled in 14 catches for 104 yards on offense while churning out 539 yards on kick and punt returns last season. Sims will likely operate in a similar role with the Texans in 2023.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers Free Agent WR Steven Sims Visiting Texans The former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout is headed to his hometown.
MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steelers Free Agent WR Steven Sims Visiting Texans The former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout is headed to his hometown.
MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Allowed to hit open market The Steelers didn't tender an offer to Sims as a restricted free agent Wednesday, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.
Impact Sims played 284 offensive snaps last season, seeing his role grow following the Chase Claypool trade, but he finished the year with just 14 catches for 104 scoreless yards. He'll look to compete for a job on some other team's roster this summer.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers Let Steven Sims, Three Others Hit Free Agency The Pittsburgh Steelers choose not to tender four players.
MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Racks up 16 yards in win Sims rushed once for 16 yards during the Steelers' 28-14 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Impact Sims played at least 34 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in each of the final nine games of the season, but he saw inconsistent touches and wasn't a reliable fantasy option. Over 12 appearances, he secured 14 of 23 targets for 104 yards while rushing 13 times for 70 yards. He's slated to become a restricted free agent during the offseason, and it's unclear whether he'll be back with the Steelers in 2023. The 25-year-old served as the team's return man down the stretch but is unlikely to carry much fantasy value if he remains in Pittsburgh next year.
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Tallies 34 receiving yards Sims secured three of four targets for 34 yards during the Steelers' 16-13 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Impact Sims matched his highest target total of the season during Sunday's primetime matchup, and he racked up a season-high 34 yards, highlighted by a 28-yard reception late in the fourth quarter. Although the 25-year-old's production has remained inconsistent, he's now had double-digit yards from scrimmage over the last five games, and he's secured nine of 13 targets for 81 yards while rushing six times for 39 yards during that time.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 29 yards from scrimmage Sims secured one of two targets for 10 yards while rushing twice for 19 yards during the Steelers' 24-16 win over Carolina on Sunday.
Impact Sims totaled 31 yards during last week's loss to the Ravens and fell just short of that mark against the Panthers, but it was still encouraging to see him slightly more involved in Pittsburgh's offense. He's played at least 43 percent of the team's offensive snaps in three of the last five weeks but remains a lackluster fantasy option at this point.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies four receptions in Week 14 Sims secured all four of his targets for 30 yards while rushing once for one yard during the Steelers' 16-14 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
Impact Sims had three carries during last week's win over Atlanta, and he logged a season-high five touches during Sunday's narrow loss while also playing a season-high 47 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps. While it's been encouraging to see Sims' playing time increase over the last few weeks, he hasn't been consistent enough to warrant fantasy consideration in most formats.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three carries in win Sims rushed three times for 19 yards while failing to secure either of his two targets during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact Sims averaged a team-high 6.3 yards per carry during Sunday's matchup, but he didn't have enough volume to provide much fantasy value. He's played at least 34 percent of the snaps in the four games following Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye but has had limited touches, as he's secured just three of nine targets for 24 yards while rushing six times for 18 yards during that time.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Offering little sans Claypool Sims was targeted three times and recorded two catches for nine yards in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.
Impact Even though the Nov. 1 trade that sent Chase Claypool to the Bears has opened up more work for Sims, he's still had to split the No. 3 receiver role with Gunner Olszewski, while Diontae Johnson and George Pickens have been every-down players. In the three games since the Claypool trade, Sims has produced a modest 3-24-0 receiving line on seven targets.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Sims Ready for Steelers' First Return Touchdown in Too Long It’s been years since the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams found the endzone. Steven Sims is on the verge of changing that.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steven Sims Ready for Steelers' First Return Touchdown in Too Long It’s been years since the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams found the endzone. Steven Sims is on the verge of changing that.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Steven Sims Ready for Steelers' First Return Touchdown in Too Long It’s been years since the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams found the endzone. Steven Sims is on the verge of changing that.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
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NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Likely in line for increased role Sims will likely have more opportunities to pick up snaps out of the slot going forward after Chase Claypool was traded to the Bears on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Sims drew a season-high three targets during Sunday's loss to the Eagles but managed minus-1 yard on two receptions while rushing twice for 21 yards. He's mainly returned kicks for the Steelers when available early in the season, but head coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Sims should see additional work on offense after Claypool was traded. The Steelers have a Week 9 bye, so Sims will have an additional week to prepare for his new role in the team's offense. However, given that he's drawn just three targets over three games this season, it's unclear whether Sims will see enough volume in the passing game to be a fantasy-relevant player over the second half of the year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records 20 yards on four touches Sims caught two of his three targets for minus-1 yard and carried twice for 21 yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Sims was on the field for 14 of the Steelers' 76 snaps on offense, narrowly outpacing Miles Boykin (11) for fourth among Pittsburgh's receivers. Both Sims and Boykin are likely to see their opportunities expand beginning with the Steelers' Week 9 game against the Saints, after the Steelers dealt wideout Chase Claypool to the Bears ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Fellow wideouts Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, tight end Pat Freiermuth and running back Najee Harris should all remain higher priorities in the Steelers' pass-catching hierarchy, however, so Sims could still struggle to see enough target volume to emerge as a useful fantasy option.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sheds injury designation Sims (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Sims missed the team's Week 7 contest with the Dolphins and was limited in practice Wednesday. His bump up to a full participant Thursday should put him on the field Sunday against the Eagles, where he'll operate as the team's return man on kicks and punts.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Sims (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
Impact Sims was sidelined for the team's Week 7 loss to Miami due to a hamstring injury he picked up a week prior. The return specialist didn't practice at all last week, so his return Wednesday, albeit in a limited fashion, is certainly encouraging. Sims will have two more opportunities to upgrade to a full participant before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Week 7 Sims (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Sims worked as Pittsburgh's return man the past two weeks but will sit out this weekend due to the hamstring issue. Gunner Olszewski handled return duties earlier this season and could reclaim the role Sunday.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 20, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
