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Simmons

Simmons, 28, was waived by the Seahawks last August after two seasons with Seattle, catching on with the Raiders and starting five games in 2021. He profiles as a rotational guard for Buffalo if he makes the team this summer.

Simmons was a restricted free agent the Seahawks brought back for less than the “low” tender. They reportedly hope he clears waivers and sticks on the practice squad. Simmons started six games in 2020, though he is already 27 years old.

Simmons wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent but is coming back at what is likely a lower salary than the low tender amount of $2.133 million. Simmons started six games for the Seahawks last season but will be viewed as a backup headed into 2021 with sophomore Damien Lewis and trade pickup Gabe Jackson manning the guard spots.

It’s still possible Seattle brings Simmons back, but it won’t be via a tender for the restricted free agent. The 26-year-old started six games for the Seahawks last year, splitting time at left guard with now-retired interior lineman Mike Iupati. Simmons should merely be viewed as a reserve on the open market.

A former undrafted free agent out of USC, Simmons started three games for Seattle in 2018 before suffering a season-ending knee injury and undergoing the second knee surgery of his young career just last year. The Seahawks have a hole to fill on the right side of their line following Germain Ifedi’s departure to Chicago, but Simmons’ health remains questionable ahead of camp. He’ll compete as an interior reserve if fit.

This was the expected outcome for Simmons, who has undergone two knee operations since the end of last season. He could be designated to return at some point. Simmons only made a handful of appearances last year, drawing three starts for the Seahawks, all at right guard.

Simmons had a second knee surgery in the early stages of training camp. He’s likely going to miss at least the first month of the season, making him a candidate for IR. It’s possible Simmons returns later this year, but he’ll have to be kept on the initial 53-man roster.

It’s the second knee surgery for Simmons, who finished his rookie year on IR. He’s doubtful for Week 1. Simmons is likely headed to IR again, though it’s possible he could return later this season.

A second-year UDFA, Simmons had made three starts this season. He was filling in at right guard when injured in Week 15. Provided he is healthy, he will fight for one of the final spots on the Seahawks’ 53-man roster in 2019.