John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Sun 8/17/25 5:24 PM

Simpson (back) played 18 snaps on offense and one on special teams during the Jets' preseason loss versus the Giants on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson had been nursing a back injury he suffered in practice earlier this month but is now healthy again. He will serve as the team's starting left guard once the regular season begins.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Fri 8/1/25 11:42 AM

Simpson (back) is expected to be sidelined for "a week or two," Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
EDGE 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.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Fri 12/6/24 6:45 PM

Simpson (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old popped up on the Jets' injury report Thursday as a non-participant in practice due to an illness. He then returned to practice in a full capacity Friday, suggesting he's moved past his illness in time to play in Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Simpson to serve as Jets' top left guard in Week 14.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Thu 10/31/24 9:42 PM

Simpson (groin) is doubtful to return to Thursday's contest against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson suffered a groin injury in the first half and his night now appears to be done. In his absence, Alec Lindstrom is a candidate to see an increase in workload on the offensive line.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Mon 3/11/24 11:00 PM

Simpson agreed to terms on a two-year, $18 million contract with the Jets on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson started 19 of a potential 19 games for the Ravens last season after spending his first three campaigns with the Raiders. The 26-year-old will now be tasked with protecting Aaron Rodgers on the Jets' offensive line in 2024.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Sat 12/10/22 1:53 PM

Simpson was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson appeared in three games for the Raiders this season, starting two of them. The 25-year-old saw the field for the first time Thursday since Week 2, filling in for Alex Bars (knee) at left guard. If Bars is to miss extended time, the Raiders will likely rely on Dylan Parham to fill in.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Sat 12/10/22 1:10 PM

Simpson was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson, a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, started every game for the Raiders in 2021. However, he has primarily played a reserve role this year. He will be a candidate to land with a contender in need of offensive line help via waivers.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Thu 11/25/21 3:25 PM

Simpson (ribs) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson approached the contest viewed as a game-time decision, but he'll be available Thursday and thus is slated to handle his starting left guard duties Week 12.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Wed 11/24/21 6:55 PM

Simpson (ribs) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia confirmed Simpson's status after the guard was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, with Bisaccia saying the guard "did move around pretty good out there today." In case he can't play Thursday, then Jordan Simmons would operate as his replacement at left guard.

John Simpson
NYJ (9)
Sun 11/21/21 6:02 PM

Simpson (ribs) is questionable to return Sunday against the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson has started every game this season at left guard, so his absence would be a big blow to the Raiders' offensive line. If he is unable to return, Jordan Simmons will likely replace him for the remainder of the contest.