Brian Simmons

48-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Brian Simmons in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by New Orleans in March of 2008.
LBFree Agent
March 1, 2008
Simmons was released by the Saints on Saturday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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He was deemed expendable after the trade for Jonathan Vilma on Friday, so Simmons will look to catch on elsewhere and compete for a starting gig.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Simmons signed with the Saints in March of 2007 after spending the last nine years on the Bengals. He has been slowed so far this offseason during organized team activities due to arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will have to battle Mark Simoneau for the starting middle linebacker spot during training camp. Though Simmons is the early favorite to win the starting job, Simoneau could definitely end up the starter, particularly if Simmons takes longer than expected to rehabilitate his knee.
Will open the season as starting middle linebacker in place of the suspended Odell Thurman. Will start at either middle or weakside linebacker once Thurman returns. Now a veteran, Simmons is always a solid source of tackles that also tends to be responsible for a few turnovers each season.
Starting weak-side linebacker. Always a good source of tackles, with an occasional interception and sack thrown in.
Probably the best player on the Bengals' defense, long working in the shadows of Takeo Spikes before he left for the Bills in 2003. Consistently among the league leaders in tackles.
Simmons moves to the outside this year, which should free him to do more pass rushing. Look for a few less tackles, and a few more sacks, this year.
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LBNew Orleans Saints
March 6, 2007
Simmons has agreed to a three-year contract with the Saints, the Times-Picayune reports.
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LBFree Agent
February 28, 2007
The Bengals released Simmons on Wednesday.
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LBCincinnati Bengals
Neck
November 30, 2006
Simmons (neck) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Ravens.
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LBCincinnati Bengals
Neck
November 29, 2006
Simmons (neck) has been upgraded to probable, and appears ready to play in his first game since October 29 according to the Cincinnati Post.
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LBCincinnati Bengals
Neck
November 26, 2006
Simmons (neck) is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
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