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NegativeDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Field Gulls

Fourth-year tight end signed to Seahawks practice squad in Week 8 to replace Josiah Deguara; went undrafted in 2023 NFL Draft and signed with Minnesota Vikings as UDFA; spent first two seasons with Green Bay Packers (34 games played), was released early last season, and finished 2023 with Vikings (8 games); career totals: 45 games, 11 catches, 93 yards, 1 TD; injury history includes placement on injured reserve by Miami Dolphins in preseason before waiver with injury designation in early September.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ben Sims, a fourth-year tight end and undrafted free agent from Baylor, was signed to the Seahawks practice squad in Week 8. Sims spent training camp and preseason with Miami before being placed on injured reserve and waived with an injury designation in early September; he has appeared in 45 career games across stints with Minnesota, Green Bay, and Minnesota again, recording 11 catches for 93 yards and one touchdown.

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NegativeInjuryAug 31, 2026The Phinsider

Waived/injured by Miami Dolphins as part of roster moves to make room for seven waiver claims and one free agent signing.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Waived/injured by the Miami Dolphins on Monday following roster additions; was among eight players removed to make room for seven waiver claims and one free agent signing.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dropped from the Dolphins' 53-man roster in corresponding move to make room for Malik Herring signing and waiver claims.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ben Sims made the Dolphins' 53-man roster as one of four tight ends on the active roster, securing a spot on the final depth chart after preseason cuts.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026The Phinsider

The source projects Sims to make Miami's 53-man roster as the third tight end, though notes he may land on injured reserve; the source plans to keep him on the roster initially and move him to IR on Monday to create space for a quarterback.

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NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end listed as the first-team fullback on the depth chart who suffered a toe injury during the summer that sidelined him. His health status is a key factor in determining whether fullback D.J. Herman makes the 53-man roster; if Sims misses early-season time, Herman makes the roster, but if Sims is ready for Week 1, Herman likely goes to the practice squad.

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NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026The Phinsider

Fullback Ben Sims, listed as the first-team fullback on the depth chart, has missed time with a toe injury. His health status will determine whether fullback D.J. Herman makes the 53-man roster; if Sims misses early-season playing time, Herman makes the roster, but if Sims is ready for Week 1, Herman may go to the practice squad.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026The Phinsider

Sims is projected to make the Dolphins' 53-man roster as the third tight end and will serve as the primary fullback option if the team wants to use him in that role; the source assumes Sims will be healthy and ready for the start of the year, otherwise DJ Herman would need to be added back to the roster.

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NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fullback/H-back free agent pickup sidelined with an injury, creating opportunity for converted linebacker D.J. Herman to compete for a roster spot at the fullback position.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026The Phinsider

Sims should make the roster as a tight end; if fullback DJ Herman moves to the practice squad, Sims would take the primary fullback role.

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NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Linebacker Ben Sims is getting close to returning but is not expected to practice this week, per head coach Jeff Hafley, suggesting a near-term recovery timeline.

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NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026The Phinsider

Ben Sims is getting close to returning from injury but will not practice this week, indicating he is progressing toward availability in the near future.

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