Dion Sims

Dion Sims

33-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Dion Sims in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Bears in February of 2019.
Announces retirement
TEFree Agent
May 4, 2020
Sims has officially announced his retirement from the NFL via his Twitter account.
ANALYSIS
Sims last played for the Bears and was released in the 2019 offseason. That did not stop him from attempting to find a new landing spot, but ultimately nothing panned out. As a result, he is officially hanging up his cleats. The Michigan State product was a fourth-round draft pick by the Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft. He will end his career with 91 receptions for 888 yards and nine touchdowns.
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Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
268 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.75 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.52 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.36 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
112 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
10.50 in
 
Arm Length
33.13 in
 
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Gameday Injuries: Week 11
Gameday Injuries: Week 11
November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018
Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through a Week 11 injury report that is surprisingly light for quarterbacks and running backs but features plenty of walking wounded among receivers.
Gameday Injuries: Week 10
Gameday Injuries: Week 10
November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018
Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through a Week 10 injury report bursting at the seams with notable names, including some who are trending in the right direction.
Week 17: Gameday Injuries
Week 17: Gameday Injuries
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2017
Week 17 brings an abundance of developing situations in terms of injuries and playing time for both non-contending teams and those still gunning for the postseason. Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through the complex landscape heading into Sunday morning.
Week 16: Gameday Injuries
Week 16: Gameday Injuries
December 24, 2017
December 24, 2017
With a host of notable absences at key positions and one very important return from suspension, Week 16 offers no shortage of important fantasy headlines. Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through the injury landscape heading into a crucial Week 16.
Weekly Rankings: Week 13 Value Meter
November 28, 2017
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Primarily a blocking tight end, Sims has been able to post moderate production as a receiver during the first five years of his career, posting 256 and 284 yards during two separate seasons with the Dolphins. However, despite being a full-time player in his initial year with the Bears, he was targeted just 29 times, catching 15 of those for 180 yards. With Trey Burton being added to the roster and Adam Shaheen now in his second year, it'll be difficult for Sims to be a player that fantasy owners can count on for any type of consistent production.
Sims caught 26 passes for 256 yards and four touchdowns last year with the Dolphins, which was the most productive of his four NFL seasons, leading him to ink a three-year deal with the Bears. Although he's a solid blocker and proved himself in the red zone, he hasn't been a consistent downfield target. He'll likely serve as the top blocking tight end, which should also get him a few targets in many games, and possibly opportunities near the goal line. However, he won't likely see enough targets to be worthy of a draft spot in most fantasy leagues.
The good news for Sims is that if Jordan Cameron's play doesn't pick up this season, he could see a larger role in the offense. The bad news is that even though Cameron didn't play well last season, Sims was still an afterthought. He had 18 receptions for 127 yards and a score in 2015, and while his numbers may increase in 2016, they still likely won't be fantasy worthy.
Even if the Dolphins didn't sign Jordan Cameron after losing Charles Clay to the Bills, it's highly unlikely that Sims would've been given a legitimate shot at the starting tight end job. This is not to say that Sims doesn't have some talent, but rather, he has yet to show that he can be a starting TE in the NFL. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill seems to prefer the short passing game, but often targeted wide receivers rather than Sims or another backup tight end when Clay wasn’t available in recent seasons. As a result, Cameron may end up being the only Dolphins tight end with significant fantasy value in the majority of leagues this season.
Sims had a disappointing rookie season as he only tallied five catches. The starting tight end job was wide open after Dustin Keller went down for the season in pre-season but Charles Clay ended up running away with it and will be the starter again this season leaving Sims along with a couple of other players battling for the backup role.
Sims was drafted by the Dolphins more for his ability as a blocker than as a pass catcher.
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Officially sent packing
TEChicago Bears
February 21, 2019
Sims was officially released by the Bears on Thursday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Release imminent
TEFree Agent
February 20, 2019
The Bears intend to release Sims in the near future, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.
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Unproductive in 2018
TEChicago Bears
Concussion
January 1, 2019
Sims (concussion) was placed on injured reserve on November 17 and ended the season with two catches for nine yards in eight games played.
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Placed on IR
TEChicago Bears
Concussion
November 17, 2018
The Bears placed Sims (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Will not play Sunday
TEChicago Bears
Concussion
November 16, 2018
Sims (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 11's contest against the Vikings, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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