David Sims (born October 20, 1986) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011. He played

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for

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. He has also been a member of the

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and

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Professional career

Sims was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent on July 28, 2011. He was released prior to the start of the regular season. He was signed by Tampa Bay as a free agent on November 1, but was released three days later. He then signed with the Cleveland Browns practice squad on November 29 where he remained for the rest of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles

The

trades a conditional draft pick to the Browns for Sims on August 31, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

On February 10, 2014, Sims signed with the

. The Colts released Sims on August 25, 2014.

Toronto Argonauts

On December 5, 2014, Sims signed with the

of the

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. He was released by the Argonauts on May 12, 2015.

References

External links

Iowa State Cyclones bioPhiladelphia Eagles bio

Indianapolis Colts bioToronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sims, David 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Gainesville, Florida Players of Canadian football from Florida Gainesville High School (Florida) alumni American football safeties Canadian football defensive backs Butte Roadrunners football players Iowa State Cyclones football players New York Giants players Cleveland Browns players Philadelphia Eagles players Indianapolis Colts players Toronto Argonauts players