Simon (hamstring) is active for Monday's game against the Bills.
The 30-year-old suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Dolphins but won't miss any additional time. Simon has 49 tackles (32 solo) two sacks and three passes defensed through 14 games this season.
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Patriots' John Simon: Listed as questionable
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The Patriots have listed Simon (elbow) as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
Simon was added to the Patriots' injury report Thursday after a limited practice session. He remained limited Friday and will now be a game-time decision Sunday. Chase Winovich and Deatrich Wise will be in line for extra work if Simon ends up being unable to play.
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Patriots' John Simon: Forces fumble in blowout
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Simon had three tackles (two solo), a sack and a forced fumble in Monday's win over the Jets.
The New England defense terrorized QB Sam Darnold all night, and Simon contributed to that on the second play of the second quarter with a strip sack. The 29-year-old has 19 tackles (10 solo), three sacks and an interception this season, but he's totaled only 57 defensive snaps over the last three games.
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Patriots' John Simon: Grabs interception in win
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Simon notched two tackles (both solo), one defended pass and one interception during Thursday's 35-14 win over the Giants.
Simon recorded the second interception of his seven-year career Thursday. After being held off the stat sheet Week 5 against Washington, Simon has managed to bounce back to his usual disruptive level. He'll benefit from an extended rest period before the Patriots face the Jets in Week 7.
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Patriots' John Simon: Posts five tackles
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Simon made five tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jets.
Simon posted a sack in Week 2, and he followed that up with a solid tackle count. The 28-year-old defensive end was never a consistent pass rusher, however, as he never posted more than five sacks in any of his previous six seasons.
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Patriots' John Simon: Active for Monday's affair
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Simon (shoulder) will suit up for Monday's game against the Bills.
Simon was not listed on the Patriots' injury report prior to kickoff indicating that he'll be ready for the divisional affair. The Ohio State product has missed most of October but should re-assume his role as a depth outside linebacker moving forward.
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Patriots' John Simon: Posts sack Sunday
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Simon recorded five tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 38-7 win over Miami.
Simon's stat line is impressive, especially considering he signed with New England last week and was only on the field for 20 defensive snaps. He saw some additional work after Elandon Roberts exited with an undisclosed injury. Simon could see more snaps against the Colts in Week 5 if Roberts is held out or limited.
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Colts' John Simon: Leaves game with neck injury
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Simon (neck) will not return to Saturday's game against the 49ers, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
While the severity of this injury is yet to be confirmed, this simply isn't good news considering Simon missed the final seven games of the 2017 season with a neck injury.
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Colts' John Simon: Nursing groin injury
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Simon did not participate in Sunday's practice due to a groin injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
There weren't any more specifics regarding Simon's injury, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of concern from the team. Simon is expected to be fighting for one of the final spots on the Colts roster during training camp, so he will want to get healthy and back on the field as soon as possible.
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Colts' John Simon: Not taking starting reps
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Simon has moved to a 4-3 defensive end role in minicamp and hasn't received any starting reps, 1070 am Indianapolis reports.
Simon appears to be competing for a roster spot rather than a starting role, according to the report. The sixth-year pro had 43 tackles (28 solo) and one interception as a linebacker in 2017 while playing just nine games before a shoulder injury landed him on injured reserve. It sounds like he's not prominently in Indy's plans on defense unless he has a strong training camp.
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Colts' John Simon: Will put hand in dirt
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Simon (shoulder) will be moved from linebacker to defensive end in 2018, Greg Rakestraw of 1070 The Fan reports.
Simon ended the season on injured reserve, and he's working towards his new role now that he's healthy. The sixth-year pro had 43 tackles (28 solo) and one interception as a linebacker in 2017. Standing at 6-foot-1, Simon is shorter than traditional defensive ends, so it'll be interesting to see how he adjusts when the Colts shift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme.
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Colts' John Simon: Placed on IR
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Simon (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Simon suffered the shoulder injury in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. His season ends after nine games, in which he recorded 43 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and one interception which he returned for a touchdown. In his absence, look for Barkevious Mingo to take over starting responsibilities.
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Colts' John Simon: Full practice Wednesday
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Simon (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Simon has missed the Colts' past three games with a stinger. His full availability Wednesday puts him in good standing for the divisional matchup with the Titans on Sunday, when he's expected to take back a starting role at outside linebacker. Prior to going down with the neck injury, Simon accrued 39 tackles, three sacks, an interception and a touchdown across seven contests.
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Colts' John Simon: Hopeful to return Week 11
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The Colts are hopeful that Simon (neck) will play Sunday against the Titans, Mike Wells of ESPN reports.
Simon has been sidelined suffering a neck injury in the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Jaguars. Barring any setback, he should resume his role as starting strongside linebacker.
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Colts' John Simon: Increased pass rush in Week 2
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Simon had five total tackles, a sack and three quarterback hits in Sunday's loss to Arizona.
Simon started at strong-side linebacker and was improved in his second game with his new team as he provided a significant element in the pass rush.
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Colts' John Simon: Signs with Colts
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Simon signed a three-year deal with the Colts on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports.
Simon joins his former division rival after spending the past three seasons in Houston. He recorded 51 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two pass deflections, and one forced fumble through 11 games with the Texans last season. Simon will now look to compete with Akeem Ayers and Curt Maggitt for a starting role at outside linebacker.
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Texans' John Simon: Uncertain to play in New England
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Simon (chest) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Patriots.
Simon has dealt with a nagging chest injury since late November, forcing him to miss six of the last seven games. If he is ultimately ruled out, Akeem Dent will likely replace him in the starting lineup.
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Texans' John Simon: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Simon (chest) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Simon missed six of the last seven contests due to a chest aliment but his limited participation in practice Wednesday is a promising sign that he may be able to make his return for Saturday's divisional tilt with the Patriots. Look for more updates to come throughout the practice week. Should he be ruled out again, expect Akeem Dent to start at outside linebacker.
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Texans' John Simon: Ruled out for wild-card playoff game
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Simon (chest) was ruled out for the Texans' wild-card playoff game Saturday against the Raiders, The Houston Chronicle reports.
Simon is a starter at outside linebacker for the Texans and his absence will downgrade Houston's D/ST unit.
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Texans' John Simon: Day-to-day with chest injury
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Simon (chest) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Raiders, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.
Simon missed five of the Texans last six games due to his chest injury, the lone game he played being Week 16. It's possible he could've given it a go in the regular season finale but the Texans rested him while they had nothing to play for. Akeem Dent will figure to see extra time once again if Simon is sidelined Saturday.
