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Ernie Sims | Linebacker

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (28) / 12/23/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'11 / 230
College: Florida State
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Cowboys LB Ernie Sims is not considered a lock to make the final roster.
Sims signed a minimum deal with no signing bonus or guarantees, so he'll have to prove his worth in training camp. The former No. 9 overall pick was a liability when asked to fill in on Dallas' decimated linebacker corps last year. Sims should fare better as new defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin moves the unit to a 4-3. May 7 - 8:27 AM
Source: ESPN Dallas

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Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Cowboys re-signed LB Ernie Sims to a one-year contract.

28-year-old Sims was signed off the street last season and racked up 44 tackles across ten appearances, starting six games. His performance was generally poor on the field, but the Cowboys hope 5-foot-11, 230-pound Sims will be more effective in Monte Kiffin's new 4-3 defense. He'll compete for a backup job.
Mar 18 - 4:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

ESPN Dallas doesn't expect the Cowboys to re-sign free agent LB Ernie Sims.

The Dallas Morning News said it was "likely" that Sims would be back, but the Cowboys are expected to go younger. He shouldn't have much of a market, so the Cowboys will likely keep Sims' phone number handy for future purposes.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 3 - 3:05 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

The Dallas Morning News considers the Cowboys likely to re-sign free agent LB Ernie Sims.

Sims will come cheap, and reporter David Moore believes he could compete for a starting job with the Cowboys' switch to a 4-3 defense shifting DeMarcus Ware to end. Even if he doesn't start, Sims represents highly-experienced veteran depth. It's worth noting that Sims struggled filling in for an injured Sean Lee and Bruce Carter last season.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Feb 19 - 4:49 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Cowboys DC Rob Ryan says ILB Ernie Sims (concussion) will be active for Week 16 against the Saints.

It's a bit of a relief for Dallas, which otherwise would have had to trot out Alex Albright alongside Dan Connor as starting inside linebackers. Either way, the seams and underneath portions of the Cowboys' defense are vulnerable entering Sunday's matchup with Jimmy Graham and Darren Sproles.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 03:05:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Cowboys ILB Ernie Sims was forced from Dallas' Week 15 game against the Steelers with a concussion.

It's a hard-knock life for Cowboys inside 'backers. Sims was elevated to the starting lineup after Sean Lee and Bruce Carter suffered season-ending injuries. The Cowboys are down to a trio of replacement-level talents opposite Dan Connor.
Source: Tim MacMahon
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 06:22:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Ernie Sims will be the Cowboys' starting inside linebacker in Week 9 with Dan Connor (stingers) out this week.

The Cowboys just signed Sims a week ago, and they were pleased with his performance off the bench in last week's loss to the Giants. Sims has quickly passed Orie Lemon and Alex Albright on the depth chart, and DC Rob Ryan trusts him to play in the nickel package already. He's worth a desperation look in IDP leagues.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 03:31:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Cowboys signed LB Ernie Sims.

Sean Lee (turf toe) is done for the year, leaving the Cowboys thin at linebacker. Dan Connor and Bruce Carter will start on the inside, with Orie Lemon backing them up. Sims, who has been on the street since the end of last season, has spent most of his career as a 4-3 outside 'backer. Rob Ryan runs a 3-4 scheme in Dallas.
Related: Cowboys
Source: ESPN Dallas
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 10:08:00 AM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

The Dolphins worked out free agent LBs Ernie Sims and Omar Gaither on Monday.

Miami is transitioning from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme, and Sims and Gaither are both lightweight 4-3 outside 'backers. Neither player has been signed yet.
Related: Dolphins
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 06:23:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Colts LB Ernie Sims is in danger of missing an "extended period" with a sprained knee.

It sounds like a sprained MCL, though that hasn't been confirmed and probably won't be. In Week 1, the Colts started Kavell Conner and Pat Angerer at the outside linebacker spots. Sims backs up Conner and plays on special teams.
Source: Tom James on Twitter
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 05:40:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Colts LB Ernie Sims suffered a knee sprain in the first half Sunday.

Sims picked up the injury on special teams. He's questionable to return.
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 02:17:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Colts LB Ernie Sims has returned from his appendectomy and is competing for a nickel linebacker job.

Sims has a good chance at a roster spot, but he won't overtake weak-side 'backer Kavell Conner before Week 1. Sims racked up eight tackles in the Colts' third preseason game. He'll be worth an IDP look if Conner goes down this year.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 06:15:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Coltts WLB Ernie Sims is expected to be sidelined two weeks after having an appendectomy Sunday.

Tough break for the Colts, who just signed Sims last week to compete for the starting weak-side linebacker job. Now Kavell Conner, who is back from a dislocated pinkie, gets a leg up in the competition. Conner is listed as the starter on the first depth chart of camp.
Related: Kavell Conner
Source: Phillip B. Wilson on Twitter
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 11:31:00 AM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

Colts signed WLB Ernie Sims, formerly of the Eagles.

Once a dynamic young outside linebacker in Rod Marinelli's Tampa 2 defense, Sims returns to a similar scheme in Indianapolis. The Colts lost Clint Session when the Jaguars overpaid, leaving a hole at weak-side linebacker. Sims, 26, will compete for that position with second-year man Kavell Conner. Pat Angerer should slot in at "Sam" with Gary Brackett staying in the middle.
Related: Eagles
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 01:29:00 PM
Ernie Sims - LB - Cowboys

The Eagles did not extend restricted free agent tenders to OLBs Ernis Sims and Akeem Jordan, and RB Jerome Harrison.

It's not like the tenders would've stuck -- each is at least a four-year veteran -- but the Eagles are letting go pretty valuable players here. They will all be unrestricted free agents after the next CBA. Sims does have plenty of flaws, but started 15 games last season. Harrison was excellent after a midseason trade from Cleveland, averaging 6.0 yards per carry as an Eagle.
Related: Jerome Harrison, Akeem Jordan
Source: Les Bowen on Twitter
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 04:09:00 PM

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