Ben Sims

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		42	11	93	1
2025		11	3	30	0
2024		17	4	42	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Ben Sims deal earns a D+ CVI, representing a slight overpay for what amounts to a depth signing with minimal upside. The Dolphins are paying $1.3M annually for an unproven tight end who hasn't demonstrated NFL-caliber production, making this more expensive than typical practice squad or futures contract territory. While the one-year term limits long-term risk and the minimal guaranteed money ($200K) provides an easy exit ramp, Miami is still allocating meaningful cap space to a player who profiles more as a camp body than a legitimate roster contributor. The contract structure suggests the front office sees something in Sims' physical tools or practice performance, but paying above replacement-level money for unproven production rarely yields positive returns. Ultimately, this feels like a case where the Dolphins could have achieved similar roster depth at a lower cost, making it a minor but unnecessary overspend in what should be a bargain-hunting tier of the market.

Performance Analysis

Ben Sims earns an F for the Dolphins at tight end, a grade that reflects a player who has made virtually no impact on Miami's offense. Sims has been a non-factor in both the passing game and as a blocker, which are the two things tight ends are supposed to do. His route running is underdeveloped, and he has not shown the hands or catch radius to be a viable receiving target. The Dolphins have other options at tight end who offer more upside and current production. Sims is a practice-squad caliber player who has not demonstrated he belongs on an active NFL roster.

Fan Sentiment

Miami adds a blocking specialist tight end in a low-risk, depth-focused roster move. Five headlines covered the signing, with one piece highlighting Sims as a blocker rather than a receiving threat. The clearest signal is his blocking label — he's not expected to contribute in the passing game meaningfully. Fans will debate whether Miami needs more receiving upside at tight end heading into the season. Sims projects as a rotational contributor at best, unlikely to see significant snaps unless injuries strike.