Detroit Lions
Rob Sims - #67 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 312 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/06/1983 |
| Birthplace | Macedonia, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 31st pick by Seahawks |
Vikings-Lions: Matchup of the day
Each day during the week we'll examine a key matchup leading up to Sunday's Vikings-Lions game.
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Week Three battle between the Lions and Vikings.
Lions' secondary the clear Achilles' heel
The Lions have allowed 609 passing yards through two games, and it has become clear that the secondary has been the main culprit.
They said it: Vikings edition
Quotes following the Vikings' Week Two loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Lions have year's 'Best' rookie
Forget Ryan Mathews, the prohibitive favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors prior to the season. The best rookie of 2010 resides in Detroit.
Vick, Eagles hold on to top Lions
Michael Vick's second touchdown pass put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead just before halftime and they had to hold on to beat the Detroit Lions 35-32.
Lions go forward believing in QB Hill
Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan made it clear what he thinks will be different with the Lions' offense with QB Shaun Hill at the helm.
Lions announce sellout for Sunday's game
The Lions announced Friday morning that they have reached a sellout for Sunday's home opener against the Eagles.
Eagles' Kolb, Bradley fail post-concussion tests
Eagles QB Kevin Kolb and LB Stewart Bradley, both of whom suffered concussions in Sunday's loss to the Packers, have failed their concussion tests on Wednesday.
Report: Lions president Lewand has suspension reduced
Lions team president Tom Lewand will be reinstated Wednesday, nine days earlier than originally stipulated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Report: CB Vasher signs with Lions
The Lions have signed former Bears CB Nathan Vasher, according to the Detroit News.
Lions become popgun offense without Stafford
The Lions' offense was supposed to take a major step forward this season, thanks in large part to the progression of QB Matthew Stafford. But that all changes now that it appears they won't have their franchise passer for ...
Lions move forward with Hill at helm
Head coach Jim Schwartz said QB Shaun Hill can lead the Lions during Matthew Stafford's absence.
Report: Lions QB Stafford out 4-6 weeks
The Lions could be without QB Matthew Stafford for more than a month after he injured his throwing arm Week One against the Bears.
‘Correct’ call costs Lions a win
If the call at the end of the Lions-Bears game was correct, then the rule needs to be changed.
PLAYER NEWS
Sims was hit for $7,500 for a late tackle against Chicago.|||||||
The incident happened last Sunday at Soldier Field.
The Detroit Lions have Sims under contract for four more seasons. The team announced the signing Friday.|||||||
Sims has started all four games for the winless Lions this season. He started 30 games the previous two years for the Seattle Seahawks. Detroit acquired Sims from Seattle in April for defensive end Robert Henderson and for an exchange of lower-round draft picks. Sims was Seattle's fourth-round pick in the 2006 draft.
The Seattle Seahawks have traded Sims to the Detroit Lions for defensive end Robert Henderson.|||||||
The teams also swapped draft picks with Seattle getting Detroit's fifth-round pick in this month's draft, and the Lions getting the first of Seattle's two seventh-round picks. Sims was Seattle's fourth-round pick in the 2006 draft and started 34 of 45 games played in his four seasons with the Seahawks. Sims started all 14 games he played in last season at left guard.
The Seahawks placed Sims on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn pectoral muscle, ending his season and adding another injury to their growing list.|||||||
Sims, a fourth-round pick in 2006, started all 16 games for Seattle last season and the opener in 2008.
