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Mark Simoneau | Linebacker

Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Age / DOB:  (36) / 1/16/1977
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 245
College: Kansas State
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Chiefs LB Mark Simoneau was forced to retire from football due to a serious neck injury sustained in Week 10.
"I sustained an injury to my neck on Sunday that caused me to lose feeling in both of my arms for a period of time," he said. "I consulted with doctors and they assured me I will make a full recovery. ... It’s hard to end my career on this note but the thought of not being able to pick my daughter up was enough to make me realize I have to move on to the next phase of my life." Fri, Nov 19, 2010 12:38:00 PM
Source: Kansas City Star

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Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Chiefs LB Mark Simoneau will retire from football after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an undisclosed injury.

Simoneau lasted just two weeks (one game) on the roster before suffering the season-ending injury. The 33-year-old will finish his career with 303 tackles and seven sacks in nine seasons. He was a starter for four of them.
Source: kcchiefs.com
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 05:37:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Chiefs placed LB Mark Simoneau on injured reserve with an unspecified injury, ending his season.

Simoneau recorded one special teams tackle in Sunday's loss to the Broncos in his only game on the active roster this season.
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 12:08:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Chiefs signed LB Mark Simoneau.

Simoneau hasn't played since 2007, as back and triceps surgeries have knocked him out the last two seasons. He replaces DL Atiyya Ellison on the roster.
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 12:23:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Chiefs worked out free agent LBs Mark Simoneau, Larry Izzo, and Chris McCoy.

Izzo, a former Patriot, is well known to GM Scott Pioli. Former Saints starter Simoneau is a local product, having starred at Kansas State. The Chiefs are probably just building a call list on their bye week.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 12:13:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints released LB Mark Simoneau.

Simoneau, now 33, was due $1.25 million after spending the 2009 season on injured reserve with a torn triceps muscle. Back surgery also caused him to miss the 2008 season, so he won't draw much interest in free agency.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 06:36:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints placed LB Mark Simoneau on injured reserve with a torn triceps muscle, ending his season.

A Derrick Brooks signing may be forthcoming. Simoneau turns 32 before next season and has been very injury prone late in his career. He's quite unlikely to be brought back at his $1.25 million scheduled base salary.
Sun, Aug 16, 2009 01:17:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints LB Mark Simoneau is in danger of missing the season after tearing his triceps in Saturday's scrimmage.

Simoneau was scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday and will likely be placed on injured reserve shortly. He'd been battling Marvin Mitchell and JoLonn Dunbar to be the Saints' top backup at all three linebacker positions.
Related: Marvin Mitchell, Jo-Lonn Dunbar
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 10:29:00 AM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints reserve LB Mark Simoneau is fully recovered from 2008 back surgery.

Simoneau has been impressive early in camp and slated to be the Saints' top reserve linebacker. He's been lining up with the starters as a fourth linebacker in obvious run situations.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Thu, Aug 6, 2009 08:35:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints reserve LB Make Simoneau is "90 percent" recovered from 2008 back surgery, said coach Sean Payton.

Simoneau is expected to be ready for training camp. Payton does not anticipate adding a veteran linebacker following Dan Morgan's retirement.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Wed, Jun 10, 2009 10:57:00 AM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints veteran LB Mark Simoneau, CB Mike McKenzie, DT Brian Young, QB Mark Brunell, and DT Hollis Thomas could be asked to renegotiate their contracts or "face being released."

Simoneau missed most of the 2008 season after back surgery and could be replaced by Dan Morgan as the team's top reserve linebacker. McKenzie is coming off a second major surgery and is due a $4.45 million salary in 2009.
Related: Mike McKenzie, Mark Brunell, Brian Young, Hollis Thomas
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
Tue, Feb 17, 2009 10:15:00 AM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints placed LB Mark Simoneau (back) on injured reserve, ending his season.

He was the team's top reserve at all three linebacker spots, so New Orleans had better hope no guys in front of him go down for an extended period. Simoneau needs surgery on his back.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Fri, Sep 12, 2008 02:41:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Saints re-signed LB Mark Simoneau to an undisclosed contract, according to Scout.com's Adam Caplan.

A surprise with Jonathan Vilma headed to New Orleans. Simoneau fits best as a fourth linebacker, but could've found a better chance to start if he tried. Of course, if Vilma isn't healthy by camp, Simoneau is fine insurance.
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 01:47:00 AM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

The Saints aren't expected to re-sign impending free agent MLB Mark Simoneau this offseason.

Simoneau held off Brian Simmons in 2007, but made few big plays and only 70 tackles despite starting every game. There are few middle linebackers available in free agency, so New Orleans might have to draft a replacement.
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
Sun, Jan 6, 2008 02:05:00 PM
Mark Simoneau - LB - Chiefs

Mark Simoneau reportedly has a "clear lead" over Brian Simmons for the starting MLB job in New Orleans.

Not a good sign for Simmons, but not a huge surprise for an aging player joining a new team. Simoneau is undersized, but did a serviceable job for the Saints last year.
Related: Brian Simmons
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Thu, Aug 2, 2007 09:48:00 AM

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