Oakland Raiders
Pat Sims - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 335 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/29/1985 |
| Birthplace | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 14th pick by Bengals |
Report: Raiders agree to terms with DT Henderson
The Raiders agreed to terms with former Jaguars DT John Henderson on a one-year deal Friday, according to an ESPN report.
Raiders rookies Veldheer, Campbell could get chance to start
After passing on offensive linemen in the 2008 and '09 drafts, even though it was a position of need, the Raiders drafted two O-linemen this year.
Raiders lose two days of OTAs
The NFL and the NFLPA released a joint statement Wednesday announcing they had reached a settlement in an unspecified dispute concerning the Raiders' offseason workout program.
Raiders trying to find best fit for new defensive pieces
There was talk last year about the Raiders considering a shift to a 3-4 base defense, and speculation about a move to the 3-4 returned this offseason as the team made personnel changes on "D."
Report: Raiders file grievance against Russell
The Raiders have filed a grievance against JaMarcus Russell and are seeking repayment of $9.55 million, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
Raiders’ Campbell a lock to start
It was a near lock that Jason Campbell would open the season as the Raiders' starting quarterback even before the release of JaMarcus Russell, and it's even more certain now that Russell has been sent packing.
Raiders sign RB Bennett
The Raiders added depth to their backfield Thursday, agreeing to a one-year deal with RB Michael Bennett.
Davis admits mistake with release of Russell
This must have been a difficult day for Al Davis, who is no fan of admitting errors. Former No. 1 overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell turned out to be a colossal one.
Raiders release QB Russell
The Raiders released QB JaMarcus Russell on Thursday after three disappointing seasons by the former No. 1 overall pick.
2010 draft choices by team: Raiders
Here are the players who were chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 2010 NFL draft.
Campbell’s arrival in Oakland could lead to Russell’s dismissal
It wasn't a blockbuster deal, but the Raiders' decision to trade for QB Jason Campbell could have some major ramifications.
Redskins trade QB Campbell to Raiders
The Redskins sent QB Jason Campbell to the Raiders for a 2012 fourth-round pick, reports indicate.
Jaguars acquire LB Morrison
The Jaguars continued to bolster their defense on Saturday as they traded their fourth-round pick to the Raiders for ILB Kirk Morrison and Oakland's fifth-round pick.
Raiders continue focus on run defense with DT Houston
Whether MLB Rolando McClain and DT Lamarr Houston, whom Oakland selected with the No. 44 pick after trading down two times, become great players remains to be seen, but on paper, they look like smart, capable additions.
Raiders reach to land run stuffer in McClain
Yes, the Raiders were caught reaching again in 2010. This time, the move that will be second-guessed for some time is the selection of ILB Rolando McClain.
PLAYER NEWS
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with Sims.|||||||
Sims played just eight games last season for Cincinnati after beginning the year on the physically unable to perform list with a hamstring injury. He had 12 solo tackles and one interception as a reserve. He has five sacks in 60 career games.
The Bengals added Sims to the 53-man roster on Friday, adding depth to a defensive line that has struggled to get pressure on the quarterback lately.|||||||
Sims missed training camp and the first eight games because of a hamstring injury. He'd been on the physically unable to perform list. Sims has started 23 games in his five-year career with the Bengals.
The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a deal with Sims on Saturday.|||||||
Sims, who was an unrestricted free agent, has spent his first four seasons with Cincinnati and started 23 games. He played in 11 games last season before an ankle injury ended his campaign and totaled 28 tackles with one sack.
The Bengals have placed Sims on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday after learning his left ankle was more severely hurt than initially thought.|||||||
The defensive tackle sat out a 35-7 loss in Pittsburgh with the injury, but hoped to be recovered before the end of the season. Coach Marvin Lewis says additional tests indicated the injury was too severe. Sims wore a protective boot on the left foot Wednesday and declines to talk about the injury, other than to say he is disappointed he won't get a chance to play again.
The Bengals put Sims on injured reserve with a broken forearm, suffered during a 37-0 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday night.|||||||
Cincinnati replaced him on the roster by signing cornerback Keiwan Ratliff on Monday. Ratliff was a second-round pick in 2004 who played parts of four seasons in Cincinnati.
