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Vikings Sign Tight End Ben Sims Amid Injury Crisis

10/28/2025

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The Minnesota Vikings claimed tight end Ben Sims off waivers on Monday after the Green Bay Packers released him to activate receiver Christian Watson.
Sims, who started his NFL career with the Vikings in 2023, played in all 17 games for the Packers in 2023 and 2024, primarily as a blocking tight end.
The Vikings needed tight end depth after placing quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve due to shoulder surgery and with Josh Oliver injured.
Sims will compete against the Packers in Week 12 and Week 18.

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The Minnesota Vikings claimed tight end Ben Sims off waivers on Monday after the Green Bay Packers released him to activate receiver Christian Watson.
Sims, who started his NFL career with the Vikings in 2023, played in all 17 games for the Packers in 2023 and 2024, primarily as a blocking tight end.
The Vikings needed tight end depth after placing quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve due to shoulder surgery and with Josh Oliver injured.
Sims will compete against the Packers in Week 12 and Week 18.