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Dolphins Sign Former Vikings TE Ben Sims
Miami adds depth at tight end with the addition of the 25-year-old journeyman.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:50pm
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The Miami Dolphins have signed former Minnesota Vikings tight end Ben Sims, reuniting him with new Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who previously worked with Sims in Green Bay. Sims, an undrafted free agent in 2023, has spent time with the Packers and Vikings over the past three seasons, playing in 45 games and starting 8. He will now compete for a roster spot in Miami, which is looking to add depth at the tight end position.
Why it matters
The Dolphins are undergoing a roster overhaul this offseason, and the addition of Sims provides them with another low-cost option at tight end as they look to build depth at the position. Sims has proven to be a reliable backup and special teams contributor, and his familiarity with the Dolphins' new front office could give him an edge in making the final roster.
The details
Sims spent the past three seasons with the Green Bay Packers, where he played in 45 games and started 8, primarily in 2024. He caught 8 of 11 targets for 63 yards and 1 touchdown during his time in Green Bay. In 2025, he was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings, where he served as the TE3, catching 3 passes for 30 yards on 6 targets in 8 games with 2 starts.
- Sims was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2023.
- He spent parts of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
- In October 2025, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings.
- On March 12, 2026, Sims signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent.
The players
Ben Sims
A 25-year-old tight end who has spent the past three seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.
Jon-Eric Sullivan
The new general manager of the Miami Dolphins, who previously worked with Sims in the Green Bay Packers' front office.
Jeff Hafley
The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who also had a connection to Sims from their time together in Green Bay.
What they’re saying
“What is interesting here is that Sims hasn't put up big snap count numbers on special teams. In 2025, he played on 26% of the Vikings ST snaps, the most of his career. Sims will take up where the departing Julian Hill left off.”
— Brian Miller, Writer, PhinPhanatic (PhinPhanatic)
“Tight end is one of the hardest positions to learn at the NFL level. Hill struggled through his first two NFL seasons before settling down in 2025, but he had limitations to his game.”
— Brian Miller, Writer, PhinPhanatic (PhinPhanatic)
What’s next
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The takeaway
This signing provides the Dolphins with another low-cost, depth option at tight end as they continue to overhaul their roster this offseason. Sims' familiarity with the new front office and coaching staff could give him an advantage in making the final roster, but he will still need to prove himself in training camp and the preseason to earn a spot.
