Tag: Cam Sims

Commanders lose wide receiver Cam Sims to the Raiders

Sims spent five seasons with the Commanders.

After five seasons with the Washington Commanders, wide receiver Cam Sims is moving on.

Ben Standig of The Athletic reported Monday night that Sims had signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sims entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 from Alabama. In four seasons with the Crimson Tide, Sims played in 23 career games with 41 receptions and two touchdowns.

When he came to Washington, the 6-foot-5 Sims spent his rookie season on injured reserve. In 2019, Sims was cut out of training camp but signed to the practice squad. He spent the remainder of that season going back and forth from the practice squad to the active roster.

It was more of the same in 2020 for Sims, being cut in training camp and signed to the practice squad. However, he’d be promoted to the active roster in September, where he remained for three seasons.

Over the last three seasons, Sims played in 47 games, making 16 starts, but primarily starring on special teams. Sims was a reliable receiver, and he delivered each time he received an opportunity on offense. He made his name on special teams, though.

Each of the last two offseasons, he signed one-year deals to return to Washington. The Commanders wanted Sims back in 2023, but he chose an offer from the Raiders this time around.

Some of the top highlights from Sims’ time in Washington was his first career 100-yard game against the Giants in 2020 with Alex Smith at quarterback.

Then there was his terrific performance in the wild-card playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which he led Washington with seven receptions for 104 yards. That game is best known for Taylor Heinicke’s first start with Washington.

Sims has 57 career receptions for 804 yards and three touchdowns. It isn’t known if he’ll have a more significant role on offense for the Raiders. The Commanders will miss Sims but did sign former Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp who could take over Sims’ role on special teams and as the No. 5 wide receiver.

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Ranking the Alabama wide receivers in the NFL

Roll Tide Wire ranks the Alabama wide receivers in the NFL based off of their production and impact on their respective teams.

There is no debate whether Alabama sends great players to the league. Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his staff send some of the best players to the NFL year after year.

The Tide has paved the way for success at the NFL level specifically at the wide receiver position. Many have coined Alabama as “Wide Receiver U,” and while many debate which school truly is WRU, it’s hard to argue with the Crimson Tide’s resume.

The 2022-2023 season was a good one for former members of the Tide. The wide receivers represented their respective teams and Alabama to the highest standard.

Today, Roll Tide Wire ranks the Alabama wide receivers in the NFL following the 2022-2023 season.

Commanders sign former Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp

Kemp is a terrific special-teams performer.

The Washington Commanders made their first outside move of the offseason Friday by signing former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp.

Kemp, 27, is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound receiver who entered the NFL in 2017 as an undrafted free agent from Hawaii. Kemp spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chiefs before he was cut in December 2020. The Miami Dolphins signed Kemp to their practice squad, and he was active for the final regular season game. His contract expired after that game, and the Chiefs re-signed him to their practice squad for the playoffs, where he also spent most of the 2021 season.

After becoming a free agent, Kemp signed with the New York Giants in July 2022 and was waived a month later. Kemp again signed with Kansas City’s practice squad in October and finished the season with the Chiefs, winning his second Super Bowl ring.

Kemp became a free agent after the Super Bowl when his practice squad contract expired.

Kemp, who has played mostly special teams in the NFL, is the first former Kansas City player to follow new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to Washington.

Washington is deep at wide receiver with Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Cam Sims and Dax Milne on the roster. However, Sims is expected to be a free agent and is a standout special-teams player like Kemp. Kemp could simply replace Sims on Washington’s roster.

Kemp has appeared in 47 career games and has four receptions for 42 yards.

Commanders’ top offensive player grades for Week 17, per PFF

Who was Washington’s highest-graded offensive player from Week 17? We know the lowest-graded.

The Washington Commanders were eliminated from playoff contention after Sunday’s 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. For Washington fans, it’s just another day — or year — at the office.

Why did the Commanders miss the playoffs?

Washington last won a game on November 27 to improve to 7-5, and a playoff berth seemed certain. However, over the last four games, with a late bye week in Week 14, the Commanders went 0-3-1.

An impotent offense has been the biggest culprit, leading head coach Ron Rivera to start Carson Wentz at quarterback against the Browns, and it couldn’t have gone any worse. Wentz threw three interceptions, including two in his first six attempts, and passed for only 143 yards in the loss.

Needless to say, Wentz was Pro Football Focus‘ lowest-graded offensive player for Washington.

Who was the highest-graded Commander on offense? Here are PFF’s top 10 offensive grades for Washington from Week 17.

What we learned from the Eagles’ Monday night loss to the Commanders

As we head towards Week 11 at Indianapolis, here’s what we learned from the Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Washington Commanders.

The Eagles will return to the practice field Thursday as the team prepares for a critical Sunday matchup on the road against the Colts.

The NFL world is still reacting to the Commanders’ 32-21 upset win on Monday night. Philadelphia will have to adjust after placing Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox, and Marlon Tuipulotu on injured reserve with various injuries.

Teams can learn a lot from a loss, and we’ve highlighted four key takeaways and what we learned from Monday night.

Studs and duds from Eagles 32-21 loss to the Commanders

Here’s a look at the studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles Week 10 loss to the Washington Commanders

The Eagles are dealing with an unfamiliar feeling after suffering the first loss of their 2022 regular season after a disastrous showing against Washington.

Philadelphia didn’t make enough plays on offense and was physically outmanned by the Commanders on defense for the first time this season.

Here are the studs and duds from Monday night.

National reactions: 8-1 Eagles exposed after suffering first loss to the Commanders

Here’s what the national media is saying after the Philadelphia Eagles fell to 8-1 on the season after suffering their first loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 10

It wasn’t Buster Douglas-Mike Tyson, but the Washington Commanders shook up the NFL world for 24 hours after a 32-21 upset win over the then-undefeated Eagles.

The Commanders held the ball for nearly 50 minutes and were more physical than Philadelphia, dominating the line of scrimmage on offense while doing enough to keep one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses grounded.

Washington provided a recipe for success against the Eagles, who’ll look to adjust on defense with Jordan Davis out two more games.

Here’s the national reaction to Monday night’s loss.

What the Eagles are saying after 32-21 loss to the Commanders

Here’s the postgame reaction and quotes from the Philadelphia Eagles after their 32-21 loss to the Washington Commanders

The Eagles are dealing with an unfamiliar feeling after suffering the first loss of their 2022 regular season after a disastrous showing against Washington.

Philadelphia didn’t make enough plays on offense and was physically outmanned by the Commanders on defense for the first time this season.

The Eagles are on a short week and need to mentally rebound ahead of a trip to Indianapolis to face the rebuilding Colts.

Here’s what the Birds are saying ahead of Wednesday’s walkthrough.

Eagles snap count vs. Commanders: Breakdown, observations from Week 10

Here’s a look at the snap count and playing time usage from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 32-21 loss to the Washington Commanders

The Eagles are now 8-1 on the season and looking to rebound from a shocking Monday night loss to the scrappy Washington Commanders.

Philadelphia will now adjust and look towards a Sunday matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, and we’re breaking down the snap counts from Monday’s loss.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 32-21 loss to Commanders

Here are the takeaways and notes from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 32-21 loss to the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football

Disappointingly, the Philadelphia Eagles suffered their first defeat this season on Monday night at the hands of the Washington Commanders.

Washington pulled off an 11-point win in Philadelphia, moving to 5-5 on the season behind a strong rushing performance from rookie running back Brian Robinson.

The 8-1 Eagles turned the ball over a season-high four times and allowed Terry McLaurin to post a monster performance in front of a national television audience.

Here are the takeaways and observations from Monday’s win.