Kenneth Sims, the No. 1 overall selection in the 1982 NFL Draft by the Patriots, died Friday, the team announced. Sims was battling an illness and died in his sleep at his home. He was 65.

The Seahawks signed receiver Steven Sims Tuesday, adding receiver depth and a candidate to handle kick and punt returns.

Sims had been battling illness and died in his sleep, per 247sports. Sims, who was the first pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, played eight years in the NFL, all with the Patriots. Across 74 career ...

Former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick and College Football Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims died Friday at age 65, the University of Texas announced. The university said Sims died peacefully at his home.

The New York Jets signed veteran Josh Reynolds to a one-year deal Thursday, adding depth to their wide receivers group.

Kenneth Sims, a two-time All-American defensive tackle at Texas and eight-year NFL veteran, died Friday, the Longhorns announced. He was 65 years old. No cause of death was provided, but Texas ...

Former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick and College Football Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims died Friday at age 65, the University of Texas announced. The university said Sims died peacefully at his home.

Sims was a standout defensive lineman at Texas before playing in the NFL for eight years. Sims picked up multiple accolades during his stint in Austin, becoming the first Longhorn to win the ...