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Steelers | Pittsburgh signs 17 to future contracts Wed Jan 17, 05:38 PM
Free-agent CB Luq Barcoo, OT Tyler Beach, WR Marquez Callaway, FB Jack Colletto, OT Kellen Diesch, S Jalen Elliott, OG Joey Fisher, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, OT Devery Hamilton, OT Anderson Hardy, WR Keilahn Harris, DT Jonathan Marshall, C Ryan McCollum, WR Denzel Mims, RB Aaron Shampklin, DE Jacob Slade and WR Duece Watts signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Steelers | Denzel Mims headed to Pittsburgh Tue Oct 3, 01:58 PM
Free-agent WR Denzel Mims (Lions) was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
| Footballguys view: Mims was a talented receiver years ago at Baylor. His play in college led him to be a second-round pick of the Jets in the 2020 NFL draft. Mims immediately seemed to be a bad fit for the Jets, but he stuck around for a few years until he was traded to the Lions in 2023. The Lions released him back in August (due to an ankle injury), and now he's getting another shot but this time in Pittsburgh. The Steelers know wide receiver talent, and it will be interesting to see if Mims can impress on the practice squad. He's a long-shot to be sure, but that natural talent might still be there if Mims can stay healthy. |
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Lions | Injury settlement for Denzel Mims Thu Aug 24, 06:24 PM
Detroit Lions WR Denzel Mims (ankle, calf) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 24, after receiving an injury settlement.
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Lions | Denzel Mims placed on injured reserve Sun Aug 20, 11:14 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Denzel Mims (ankle, calf) reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 19, after having been waived the previous day.
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Lions | Denzel Mims waived Fri Aug 18, 09:03 AM
Detroit Lions WR Denzel Mims (ankle, calf) was waived/injured Friday, Aug. 18.
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Lions | Denzel Mims still sidelined Thu Aug 17, 08:24 PM
Detroit Lions WR Denzel Mims (leg) has been sidelined for nearly two weeks because of an injury, and head coach Dan Campbell said there is no timetable for his return.
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Lions | Denzel Mims injures leg Mon Aug 7, 12:45 AM
Detroit Lions WR Denzel Mims (leg) suffered a leg injury at practice Saturday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: The Lions just added Mims via a trade in late July. Mims fell out of favor with the Jets, but there's some skill there. We thought a fresh start would be good, but now he's banged up. We'll see how bad this injury is in the near future, but it certainly doesn't help a guy on the bubble just trying to hang onto a roster spot. |
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Lions | Detroit picks up Denzel Mims Thu Jul 20, 07:21 AM
The Detroit Lions acquired WR Denzel Mims and a seventh-round pick from the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick Wednesday, July 19, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Mims gets another chance with a new team, and we're interested to see what he can do in this environment. He's a downfield target who plays with 'my ball' mentality, but Mims did not fit with the Jets. The former second-round pick (2020) out of Baylor will be motivated to finally prove he can make plays in this league. Mims will compete to establish a pecking order on the depth chart behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Marvin Jones. Guys like Kalif Raymond, Josh Reynolds, and Trinity Benson are his main competition. |
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Jets | New York moves off Denzel Mims Thu Jul 20, 07:21 AM
The New York Jets traded WR Denzel Mims and a seventh-round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick Wednesday, July 19, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Jets spent a second-round pick on Mims in the world-class 2020 NFL draft (the receiver class was considered the best in history). From the jump, it seemed like Mims was just a bad fit with what the Jets wanted to do. He needed a fresh start, and the Jets were able to get something for him in exchange. |
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Cowboys | Dallas eyeing Denzel Mims? Thu Jul 20, 06:21 AM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims has been part of exploratory trade talks with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source.
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Lions | Details on Denzel Mims trade Wed Jul 19, 11:06 PM
Updating a previous report, the Detroit Lions acquired WR Denzel Mims and a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to a source.
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Jets | Denzel Mims on the way out Wed Jul 19, 12:17 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims is being shopped before the team ultimately decides to waive him, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Mims has never really fit what the Jets want to do on offense. A second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Mims has a nice size/speed combination and he plays with a 'my ball' mentality. We've seen little from him in the pros, and Mims only has 42 catches in three pro seasons with most of that coming in his rookie season (23 catches). If/when released, Mims will get a much-needed fresh start at some point this summer. In crazy deep dynasty formats we'll still hold out hope he can turn things around. |
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Jets | Brownlee could take Mims roster spot Fri Jun 30, 01:40 PM
Zach Rosenblatt, of The Athletic, projected UDFA Jason Brownlee to make the Jets final 53 man roster over Denzel Mims.
| Footballguys view: He cited Brownlee playing special teams (and Mims not), Brownlee's $246,000 signing bonus, which is huge for an undrafted player, and Brownlee being a standout in OTAs. Mims still has a chance to win his roster spot back with a good summer, but it's looking like the 2020 second round pick will be a bust with his first team. Brownlee should be on our radar in deep dynasty leagues, and might be worth a preemptive add before his ascent continues. |
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Jets | Denzel Mims on the bubble? Thu Jun 22, 10:22 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims 'faces an uphill climb' to make the roster, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
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Jets | WR Mims Faces Uphill Battle Thu Jun 22, 01:46 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims faces an uphill climb to make the 53-man roster according to Zack Rosenblatt from The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: We're surprised Mims stayed with the team this long. A second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Mims has never played up to his potential with the Jets. A fresh start would be great for him, and we'd see if he could finally tap that natural talent that he flashed in college at Baylor and at the Senior Bowl before he was drafted. |
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Jets | Jets' final Week 17 injury report Fri Dec 30, 06:43 PM
New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (quadriceps) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) did not practice all week and were ruled out for Week 17 on Friday, Dec. 30. Also, DE Vinny Curry (elbow) and OG Nate Herbig (ankle) were added to the injury report as limited and are questionable, S Lamarcus Joyner (hip) practiced in full but is questionable, and OT Duane Brown (shoulder), OT George Fant (knee), WR Denzel Mims (concussion) and QB Mike White (rib) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.
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Jets | Thursday practice report for Jets Thu Dec 29, 08:17 PM
New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (quadriceps) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 29. OT Duane Brown (shoulder), OT George Fant (knee) and S Lamarcus Joyner (hip) were limited during practice. WR Denzel Mims (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Jets | Wednesday practice report for Jets Wed Dec 28, 08:00 PM
New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (quadriceps) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. OT Duane Brown (shoulder), OT George Fant (knee), S LaMarcus Joyner (hip) and WR Denzel Mims (concussion) were limited during practice.
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Jets | Denzel Mims close to returning Wed Dec 28, 03:11 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims (concussion) is participating in the final stages of the concussion protocol, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
| Footballguys view: Mims can get back out there, but he doesn't do much for the Jets' offense. He's got talent, and we'll continue to monitor him in dynasty formats, but Mims does not fit what the Jets want to do on offense. We'll see if he can rejuvenate his career when he gets a fresh start with a new team. |
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Jets | Week 16 New York Jets inactives Thu Dec 22, 06:48 PM
The New York Jets have declared RB James Robinson, WR Jeff Smith, CB Brandin Echols, TE Jeremy Ruckert, WR Denzel Mims, QB Mike White and DB Lamarcus Joyner inactive for Week 16.
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Jets | Week 16 injury report for Jets Wed Dec 21, 04:47 PM
New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (quadriceps), WR Denzel Mims (concussion) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21, and have been ruled out for Week 16. S Lamarcus Joyner (hip) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DT Quinnen Williams (calf) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. OT Duane Brown (shoulder) and OT George Fant (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Jets | Tuesday practice report for Jets Tue Dec 20, 04:42 PM
New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (quadriceps), WR Denzel Mims (concussion) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 20. OT Duane Brown (shoulder), OT George Fant (knee), S Lamarcus Joyner (hip), QB Mike White (ribs) and DT Quinnen Williams (calf) were limited during practice. WR Corey Davis (concussion) practiced in full. The Jets did not hold a practice Tuesday, so the practice participations are estimations.
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Jets | Monday practice report for Jets Mon Dec 19, 07:09 PM
New York Jets CB Brandin Echols (quadriceps), WR Denzel Mims (concussion) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 19. OT Duane Brown (shoulder), OT George Fant (knee), S Lamarcus Joyner (hip) and DT Quinnen Williams (calf) were limited during practice. The Jets did not hold a practice Monday, so the practice participations are estimations.
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Jets | Denzel Mims expected to miss Week 16 Mon Dec 19, 03:23 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims (concussion) is not expected to play in the Week 16 game because of a concussion.
| Footballguys view: Mims will go through the league's concussion protocol, and he's likely to be out in Week 16. He's flashed talent just a bit in his pro career, but Mims doesn't seem to fit what the Jets want him to do. A second-round pick in 2020, Mims will one day get a fresh start with a new team. We'll grab him on the cheap in dynasty formats and stash him just in case Mims turns into another Zay Jones. |
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Jets | Three players record one catch apiece Sun Dec 18, 06:02 PM
New York Jets WR Braxton Berrios, TE Tyler Conklin and WR Denzel Mims each had one catch apiece in the Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions. Berrios was good for 14 yards on his lone catch despite six targets, Conklin had a 7-yard grab on two targets and a 2-yard run on his only attempt, and Mims was good for a 13-yard catch on two targets.
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Jets | Denzel Mims will not return Sun Dec 18, 02:15 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Jets WR Denzel Mims (head) will not return to the Week 15 game after being evaluated for a concussion.
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Jets | Denzel Mims may have concussion Sun Dec 18, 02:12 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims (head) left the Week 15 game early and is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Jets | Three receptions for Denzel Mims Sun Dec 11, 06:59 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims went for three grabs and 35 yards on five targets in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Jets | Denzel Mims leads team in receiving Sun Nov 20, 06:17 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims caught two passes for 35 yards against the New England Patriots in Week 11. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Jets | Just one catch for Denzel Mims Sun Nov 6, 08:00 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims posted just one receptions for 12 yards on his four targets in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Jets | Denzel Mims with long play of the game Sun Oct 30, 07:56 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims finished with two receptions for 76 yards in Week 8 against the New England Patriots, including a game-long play of 63 yards.
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Jets | Week 7 New York Jets inactives Sun Oct 23, 02:37 PM
The New York Jets have declared S Ashtyn Davis, TE Jeremy Ruckert, DE Jermaine Johnson, WR Denzel Mims, QB Mike White, CB Bryce Hall and WR Elijah Moore inactive for Week 7.
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Jets | Week 6 New York Jets inactives Sun Oct 16, 11:37 AM
The New York Jets have declared TE Jeremy Ruckert, DE Jermaine Johnson, WR Denzel Mims, S Tony X. Adams, OT Mike Remmers, CB Bryce Hall and QB Mike White inactive for Week 6.
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Jets | Week 4 New York Jets inactives Sun Oct 2, 11:34 AM
The New York Jets have declared WR Denzel Mims, CB Bryce Hall, QB Mike White, S Will Parks, LB Quincy Williams, OT Cedric Ogbuehi and TE Lawrence Cager inactive for Week 4.
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Jets | Week 3 New York Jets inactives Sun Sep 25, 11:40 AM
The New York Jets have declared TE Lawrence Cager, WR Denzel Mims, CB Bryce Hall, LB Bryce Huff and QB Zach Wilson inactive for Week 3.
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Jets | Week 1 New York Jets inactives Sun Sep 11, 11:34 AM
The New York Jets have declared OT Conor McDermott, TE Jeremy Ruckert, WR Denzel Mims, LB Bryce Huff and QB Zach Wilson inactive for Week 1.
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Jets | Denzel Mims shines in finale Sun Aug 28, 04:19 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims recorded seven catches for 102 yards and one touchdown in the preseason Week 3 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, Aug. 28.
| Footballguys view: Mims wants a trade, and this could help build a market for his services. He won't garner more than a conditional late round pick, which shows where his dynasty value is right now, but Mims obviously has the talent to make an impact if he ever gets an opportunity, so a trade, no matter how small the compensation, could get him back on our radar. |
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Panthers | Carolina calling about Denzel Mims Fri Aug 26, 12:59 PM
The Carolina Panthers inquired about a potential trade for New York Jets WR Denzel Mims, according to a source Friday, Aug. 26, after Mims recently requested a trade from the Jets.
| Footballguys view: Mims would probably come in as the fifth receiver in Carolina behind D.J. Moore, Robbie Anderson, Rashard Higgins, and Terrace Marshall, but at least he would be in an organization that seemed to want his services. He's probably not worth carrying in typical dynasty leagues right now. |
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Jets | Denzel Mims taking positive steps Fri Aug 5, 01:53 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims is 'fighting his tail off' in the run game and 'battling' on special teams, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
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Jets | Mims impressed in offseason Sun Jul 10, 04:11 PM
Rich Cimini, of ESPN, reports that WR Denzel Mims impressed in the offseason after "struggling to gain footing with the current coaching staff".
| Footballguys view: Cimini also says Mims is no better than fourth on the Jets depth chart at wide receiver (behind Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, Garrett Wilson) and he was brought up under heading of "veteran camp cut candidate" so let's not lose the forest here. Mims is a physical talent and was a second round pick just two years ago, but he hasn't fit in with either coaching staff he has played with. Keep him on your deep dynasty radar. |
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Jets | Three Jets sidelined Wednesday Wed Jun 8, 12:52 PM
New York Jets WRs Denzel Mims (undisclosed) and Elijah Moore (undisclosed), and CB D.J. Reed (undisclosed) did not participate at mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 8. Moore was spotted on the field, though.
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Jets | Denzel Mims praised by Robert Saleh Wed Jun 1, 11:21 AM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims received praise from head coach Robert Saleh on Wednesday, June 1. 'He's in fantastic shape,' Saleh noted. 'He's a lot further along today than he was a year ago.'
| Footballguys view: Mims hasn't done much with the Jets over the last two years, but this offseason there have been plenty of praise about his ability. A second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Mims had three catches in three starts last year for the Jets - and he finished his sophomore season with only eight catches for 133 yards. Mims doesn't play special teams which hinders his ability of making the 53-man roster this year as the no.5 (at best) wide receiver on the depth chart. |
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Jets | Denzel Mims showing extra dedication Mon Apr 18, 12:39 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims is showing some added dedication ahead of his third season. Not only is he adding mass to his frame, he also showed up extra early to begin preparation for 2022, his personal trainer, Chad Marr, revealed. 'He came almost immediately,' Marr said. 'He was here so early he was training with my major league ball players. That's how early he was. Usually, I start seeing the guys after the Super Bowl. Denzel was here long before that.'
| Footballguys view: Mims has talent, but going to the Jets was always a bad fit. It sounds like he's dedicated to proving the doubters wrong, and we'll see if that comes up on the field when he's playing. Mims seems like one of those players who would be better off with a different team. |
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Jets | Denzel Mims held off stat sheet Sun Dec 12, 06:58 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims was targeted one time during the Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints but finished the game with zero receptions.
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Jets | Denzel Mims activated Wed Dec 1, 01:36 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 1.
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Jets | Denzel Mims lands on COVID list Tue Nov 9, 04:57 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Nov. 9.
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Jets | NY Jets' Week 5 injury report Fri Oct 8, 03:29 PM
New York Jets S Adrian Colbert (concussion), TE Tyler Kroft (back) and WR Jeff Smith (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 5 versus the Atlanta Falcons. S Marcus Maye (ankle) also did not practice all week and is not expected to play. CB Brandin Echols (concussion) and DL Nathan Shepherd (knee) were upgraded to a full practice Friday but are listed as questionable. WR Denzel Mims (illness) and WR Elijah Moore (concussion) practiced in full for a second straight day Friday and are expected to be available.
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Jets | NY Jets' practice report for Thursday Thu Oct 7, 04:58 PM
New York Jets S Adrian Colbert (concussion), S Marcus Maye (ankle) and WR Jeff Smith (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 7. CB Brandin Echols (concussion) and DL Nathan Shepherd (knee) were limited. WR Denzel Mims (illness), WR Elijah Moore (concussion) and S Jarrod Wilson (rib) practiced in full. TE Tyler Kroft (back) was not given a practice designation.
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Jets | Wednesday practice report for Jets Wed Oct 6, 05:24 PM
New York Jets S Adrian Colbert (concussion), CB Brandin Echols (concussion), TE Tyler Kroft (back), S Marcus Maye (ankle), WR Denzel Mims (illness), DT Nathan Shepherd (knee) and WR Jeff Smith (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 6. S Jarrod Wilson (rib) fully participated in practice.
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Jets | Denzel Mims will be active Fri Oct 1, 12:09 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims will be active in Week 4, head coach Robert Saleh confirmed. 'He's going to get some opportunities,' Saleh said.
| Footballguys view: Mims has worked his way out of the doghouse, so he has a pulse in dynasty leagues now. He isn't a great fit for the Shanahan-style offense, but should have a chance to show his worth against the Titans. |
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