Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 8/9/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Simpson started all 17 games and performed admirably in the first season of a two-year, $12 million contract with the Jets in 2024. He projects to remain the team's starter at left guard in his age-28 season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Jets in March of 2024.
Nursing back injury
Simpson (back) is expected to be sidelined for "a week or two," Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
It doesn't sound like a long-term issue for the veteran left guard. Simpson signed a two-year deal with the Jets last offseason and started all 17 regular-season games for the team in 2024.
It doesn't sound like a long-term issue for the veteran left guard. Simpson signed a two-year deal with the Jets last offseason and started all 17 regular-season games for the team in 2024.
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Measurables Review
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How do John Simpson's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
330 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.24 secShuttle Time
4.87 secCone Drill
8.03 secVertical Jump
30.0 inBroad Jump
107 inBench Press
34 repsHand Length
11.25 inArm Length
34.13 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2021
Simpson signed a two-year, $18 million contract with the Jets after starting every game for the Ravens last season, and the 27-year-old guard will take over the starting left guard role in New York.
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Past illness
Simpson (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Unlikely to return Thursday
Simpson (groin) is doubtful to return to Thursday's contest against the Texans.
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Picked up by Jets
Simpson agreed to terms on a two-year, $18 million contract with the Jets on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Waived Saturday
Simpson was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Waived by Las Vegas
Simpson was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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In running for starting job
Simpson will compete in training camp with Ben Cleveland and others for the Ravens' starting left guard spot, Jeff Zrebiac of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Patrick Mekari and Daniel Faalele could also be in the mix, but Mekari might be more valuable as a versatile backup all over the offensive line, while Faalele is viewed as more of a developmental tackle. Simpson spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Raiders and started 21 games after being a fourth-round pick in 2020.
Patrick Mekari and Daniel Faalele could also be in the mix, but Mekari might be more valuable as a versatile backup all over the offensive line, while Faalele is viewed as more of a developmental tackle. Simpson spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Raiders and started 21 games after being a fourth-round pick in 2020.