John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Sun 8/5/18 11:43 AM

Simon did not participate in Sunday's practice due to a groin injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
There weren't any more specifics reported regarding Simon's injury, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of concern from the team. Simon is expected to be fighting for one of the final spots on the Colts' roster during training camp, so he will want to get healthy and back on the field as soon as possible.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Fri 6/15/18 4:29 PM

Simon has moved to a 4-3 defensive end role in minicamp and hasn't received any starting reps, 1070 am Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simon appears to be competing for a roster spot rather than a starting role, according to the report. The sixth-year pro had 43 tackles (28 solo) and one interception as a linebacker in 2017 while playing just nine games before a shoulder injury landed him on injured reserve. It sounds like he's not prominently in Indy's plans on defensive unless he has a strong training camp.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Fri 4/20/18 8:33 PM1 Comment

Simon (shoulder) will be moved from linebacker to defensive end in 2018, Greg Rakestraw of 1070 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simon ended the season on injured reserve, and he's working towards his new role now that he's healthy. The sixth-year pro had 43 tackles (28 solo) and one interception as a linebacker in 2017. Standing at 6-foot-1, Simon is shorter than traditional defensive ends, so it'll be interesting to see how he adjusts when the Colts shift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Tue 12/5/17 6:09 PM

Simon (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simon suffered the shoulder injury in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. His season ends after nine games, in which he recorded 43 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and one interception which he returned for a touchdown. In his absence, look for Barkevious Mingo to take over starting responsibilities.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Wed 11/22/17 7:03 PM

Simon (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Simon has missed the past three games with a neck stinger. His full availability Wednesday puts him on a good track to return for this Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Mon 11/20/17 8:02 PM

The Colts are hopeful that Simon (neck) will play Sunday against the Titans, Mike Wells of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simon has been sidelined suffering a neck injury in the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Jaguars. Barring any setback, he should resume his role as starting strongside linebacker.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Sat 11/11/17 11:38 AM

The Colts have officially ruled out Simon (neck) for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Simon has been unable to practice since suffering a neck stinger in Week 7, so this decision is relatively unsurprising. In his absence, Barkevious Mingo figures to continue starting on the outside in an attempt replace Simon.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Wed 11/8/17 12:52 PM

Simon (neck) won't practice Wednesday and is unlikely to return this week against Pittsburgh, head coach Chuck Pagano told Jason Spells of WTHR TV 13 in Indianapolis.
EDGE Analysis
Simon has yet to practice since sustaining a stinger in Week 7. Barkevious Mingo will continue to get more playing time in Simon's absence.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Fri 11/3/17 3:22 PM

Simon (neck) was ruled out of Sunday's game in Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Simon is yet to practice since sustaining a neck stinger in Week 7. Look for Barkevious Mingo -- who racked up nine tackles the past two weeks while filling in for Simon -- to continue as the starter at outside linebacker.

John Simon
EDR/LB FA
Wed 11/1/17 5:52 PM

Head coach Chuck Pagano said Simon (neck) is "still down" with a stinger, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
It isn't clear when Simon could return to the fold. Barkevious Mingo will likely continue to fill in at outside linebacker if he can't play Sunday against the Texans.