The Washington Commanders quietly re-signed wide receiver Cam Sims to a one-year deal worth $3 million on Wednesday, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.
The 26-year-old Sims has played all four seasons of his NFL career in Washington. In 2021, Sims played in 14 games, making three starts, and he caught 15 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns.
Sims had somewhat of a breakout campaign in 2020, catching 32 passes for 477 yards. In addition to his role as a backup wideout, Sims is also a valuable member of Washington’s special teams’ units.
As far as the drop in numbers in 2021, don’t blame Sims. Washington added Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphries, Dyami Brown and DeAndre Carter to the wide receiver room last season. While Samuel and Brown disappointed, Humphries was steady and Carter was a positive surprise.
When Sims did receive an opportunity, he did not disappoint. His touchdown catch against Trevon Diggs of the Dallas Cowboys in December was one of the best catches in all of 2021.
Keeping Sims around for another year is a smart move by Washington.