The Seahawks signed receiver Steven Sims on Tuesday, adding not only receiver depth but an experienced kick and punt returner.
Sims, who went undrafted out of Kansas in 2019, began his career with Washington, and has also played for Pittsburgh, Houston and Baltimore.
As a receiver, Sims has 78 career catches for 704 yards and five touchdowns, as well as 25 carries for 174 yards and a 65-yard touchdown, but he has really made his mark in the NFL as a returner. Over the course of 53 career regular-season games, Sims has 74 punt returns for 462 yards, as well as 62 kick returns for 819 yards, including a 91-yard touchdown that helped him earn NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors as a rookie. Sims also returned a punt for a 67-yard touchdown in a Divisional Round playoff game two seasons ago as a member of the Texans.
The Seahawks signed wide receiver/returner Steven Sims on March 25, 2025. Sims has spent time with the Commanders, Steelers, Texans and most recently, the Ravens. Check out the best photos of Sims through the years.
Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. looks to make a reception in front of Iowa State defender Jomal Wiltz, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) runs for a touchdown past Rhode Island defensive back D.J. Stewart (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas is still trying to get out of the Big 12 cellar while serving as Homecoming opponents their next two road games. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) carries the ball against Baylor during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) catches a pass under pressure from West Virginia cornerback Mike Daniels Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Lawrence, Kan. West Virginia won 56-34. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) runs against Nicholls State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Nicholls State in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Redskins' Steven Sims runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs for 65-yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs past Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Redskins' Steven Sims returns a kickoff from the Detroit Lions for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Redskins' Steven Sims runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Case Keenum, not visible, as New York Giants defensive back Corey Ballentine (25) tries to defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) makes a reception against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (15) returns a punt as Dallas Cowboys' Tony Pollard, left, attempts to make the stop in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims (15) returns a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims (15) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (15) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14. (Amanda Bowen via AP)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims (15) makes a touchdown catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. Tampa Bay won 31-23. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims (15) catches the ball during an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) tries to break a tackle attempt by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Josh Thompson (23) during an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Steelers defeat the Jaguars 16-15. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) celebrates after a touchdown catch during a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) runs onto the field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) loosens up before a kickoff during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) runs the ball against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) makes a sliding catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims gets around Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) plays during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) runs the ball past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Steven Sims (82) and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims plays against the New England Patriots during the first half on an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) receives the ball during their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of the NFL divisional round playoff football game, against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) runs after a punt return for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) celebrates his touchdown on his punt return against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) carries during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) waits for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims returns a kickoff by the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Steven Sims on March 25, 2025.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steven Sims (18) reacts against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Dec 27, 2024 in Houston. The Ravens defeated the Texans 31-2. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steven Sims (18) is chased by Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)
