A third-round pick by the Bengals in 2008, Sims played his first five seasons in Cincinnati before signing with the Raiders in 2013. He signed another one-year deal with Oakland last year. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive tackle Pat Sims, who spent the last two seasons with the Oakland Raiders, returned to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.
A third-round pick by the Bengals in 2008, Sims played his first five seasons in Cincinnati before signing with the Raiders in 2013. He signed another one-year deal with Oakland last year.
The Bengals did not release terms of his contract.
In 92 games, including 41 starts, Sims has 264 tackles, seven sacks and one interception.
“Pat was a good player for us here and we think he can fill a role for us this year,” Bengals defensive line coach Jay Hayes said. “He lends a physical dimension. He’s a very aggressive run player, and we’re happy to have him back.”
