Joe Sims (American football)

Joe Sims

No. 66, 68
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1969-03-01)March 1, 1969 Sudbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:	April 26, 2024(2024-04-26) (aged 55)
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lincoln-Sudbury (Sudbury)
College:	Nebraska
NFL draft:	1991 / round: 11 / pick: 283
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (1991) Green Bay Packers (1992–1994) Philadelphia Eagles (1995)* Green Bay Packers (1995)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 53 Games started: 20 Fumble recoveries: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Anthony Sims (March 1, 1969 – April 26, 2024) was an American professional football player for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Sims was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL draft with the 283rd overall pick.[1] He also played professionally for the Green Bay Packers. During his NFL career, Sims appeared in 53 games and started 20 of those.[2][3]

Sims died on April 26, 2024, at the age of 55.[4]

References

1. "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
2. "Joe Sims, T at NFL.com". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
3. "Joe Sims NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
4. Christl, Cliff (May 30, 2024). "Former Packers O-lineman Joe Sims dies". Green Bay Packers. Retrieved May 30, 2024.