Tag: LeShaun Sims

9 prove it deal free agents the Philadelphia Eagles should pursue

With a tight salary cap awaiting and the Carson Wentz dead money weighing the ship down, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be squeezed this offseason in their bid to add talent.

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With a tight salary cap awaiting and the Carson Wentz dead money weighing the ship down, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be squeezed this offseason in their bid to add talent.

With free agency set to begin in two weeks, the Eagles will make some big moves and restructure to free up the necessary cap space to make improvements to their roster.

With the Eagles likely to pursuing some free agents looking for a prove-it deal, here are 9 players they should target to upgrade the roster.

LeShaun Sims, Winston Rose tabbed as sleepers by Bengals coaches

Cincinnati Bengals coaches like new corners LeShaun Sims, Winston Rose.

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The Cincinnati Bengals remade the secondary this offseason, swapping out Darqueze Dennard and Dre Kirkpatrick with Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander.

But it is two lesser-known guys who have coaches buzzing.

Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, for example, couldn’t help but point out new arrivals LeShaun Sims and Winston Rose, per Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com:

“It’s not just those two. Those two have played a lot of ball and have done very well, but don’t sleep on LeShaun Sims. Don’t sleep on Winston Rose. Those guys are guys that have been successful. Winston up in Canada, having all those interceptions the last couple of years. LeShaun Sims has played meaningful football in big games. They’re all big guys. They all have length to them.”

Rose was always an intriguing signing back in January when the Bengals plucked him from the CFL, where he had just helped his Winnipeg Blue Bombers to the Grey Cup on the back of his nine interceptions.

Similar story for Sims, a March signing by the Bengals who spent four years in Tennessee playing minimally in the base defense but carving out a big role on special teams.

It’s pretty clear the Bengals wanted a complete overhaul of the cornerback room, with the big exception being William Jackson — who happens to be a big extension candidate.

Both Rose and Sims already looked like promising members of the final 53 based on either past production or sheer depth upside. The fact Anarumo’s making sure to name them in early August is a pretty good sign too.

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Report: Bengals continue CB makeover, sign free agent LeShaun Sims

The Bengals made another addition in the secondary.

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LeShaun Sims is the newest member of the Cincinnati Bengals via free agency.

After adding linebacker Josh Bynes — a move that has earned overwhelmingly positive reviews — and wideout Mike Thomas, the Bengals made another add at cornerback. The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reported the move.

Sims, 26, joined the NFL via the fifth round back in 2016 and spent four years with the Tennessee Titans.

Last year, Sims played 30 percent of the defense’s snaps and let up 22 catches on 33 targets with three touchdowns. He’s yet to play 40 percent of the snaps in a single season.

Call this yet another bit of shift at corner for the Bengals this offseason. Darqueze Dennard is gone and the front office has also added Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander.

At worst, Sims is a body to compete and his arrival could mean a lesser emphasis on the position during the draft. He’s also indicative of the team simply wanting to get faster while retooling certain positions.

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Report: Former Titans CB LeShaun Sims to sign with Bengals

LeShaun Sims is on to Cincinnati

Former Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims has found a new home.

According to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, the Cincinnati Bengals are set to sign Sims.

A former 2016 fifth-round pick of the Titans, Sims played in 14 games (two starts) in 2019 and totaled two passes defensed, one fumble recovery and 35 combined tackles.

Signing Sims is the latest move in the Bengals’ overhaul of their secondary.

While Sims was not a starter for Tennessee, he did serve as solid depth for the team during his time there.

Should Logan Ryan also leave in free agency, the Titans’ secondary is going to look very different in 2020.

Studs and duds from Titans’ 38-28 loss to Saints

Here’s a look at just some players who stood out, and who might like to have a play or two back from today’s game.

The Tennessee Titans were unable to clinch or be eliminated from postseason contention in Sunday’s game against the visiting New Orleans Saints, but didn’t make anything easier on themselves as they fell, 38-28 in the final home game of the year.

Next week, the Titans will look to bounce back as they face the Houston Texans for the second time of the season.

Here’s a look at just some players who stood out, and who might like to have a play or two back from today’s game.

Stud: WR Tajae Sharpe

A.J. Brown was practically a non-factor in the game, not reeling in his first reception until the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

It was Sharpe who answered the call instead, catching five passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns. No wide receiver in the game accounted for more scoring receptions.

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Injury report: Titans CB LeShaun Sims ruled OUT vs. Colts

Here’s a look at the complete injury report for both teams.

The Tennessee Titans took the practice field on Friday ahead of this week’s matchup against the division rival Indianapolis Colts.

But the team was without one of its usual players, which it will also be without on Sunday.

Cornerback LeShaun Sims (ankle) did not practice and has been ruled OUT. Tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) also remains on Injured Reserve.

Linebacker Reggie Gilbert (knee), safety Dane Cruikshank (ankle), running back Derrick Henry (hamstring), cornerback Adoree Jackson (calf), defensive lineman DaQuan Jones (ribs), defensive back Joshua Kalu (ankle), wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (hamstring) and offensive lineman Kevin Pamphile (knee) were all full participants.

Here’s a look at the complete injury report for both teams.

The Titans and Colts are set to kick off at noon CT on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.