Saints minicamp workout includes return-capable wideout Steven Sims, according to report

The New Orleans Saints held minicamp and, according to writer Mike Triplett as relayed by Pro Football Rumors, the team hosted wideout and returner Steven Sims for a workout last week. For a roster still sorting out roles after organized team activity, those looks matter because they can quickly separate players who offer value on both offense and special teams from those who project on only one side of the ball.

Sims, a player known primarily for his ability to work as a receiver and also handle return duties, has spent time with multiple teams during his pro career. The report frames his latest opportunity as part of a broader offseason evaluation process, where teams frequently invite veterans and fringe roster candidates to practice and show they can absorb playbooks and contribute in situational football.

The Pro Football Rumors account describes the Saints’ minicamp workouts as involving a trio of players, with Sims among them. It also characterizes another invite as a veteran special teams player, which underscores how the Saints appear to be prioritizing coverage, kicking-game discipline, and return-game reliability as they rebuild depth for the fall.

This type of workout routine is common around the NFL in June. Minicamps are often the first true teamwide window for coaches to evaluate timing, route understanding, and communication in a full-speed setting after spring work. When a team is specifically bringing in someone who can impact the ball in multiple ways, it usually indicates a need for roster flexibility, particularly on punt and kickoff units and in late-game situations where one mistake can swing field position.

For Sims, the appeal of another Saints look is clear. A receiver who can also return kicks and punts gives a team more ways to carry him, especially when rosters tighten at the end of the preseason. If he performs well in the small details coaches emphasize, such as ball tracking, decision-making in traffic, and securing catches under pressure, he can convert a practice invitation into a longer look during training camp.

Still, nothing in the report indicates the outcome of the workout or whether Sims is expected to sign a deal. The offseason is full of trials, and one session does not guarantee a role. The most realistic way to interpret the move is as continued depth chart scouting for the Saints, with emphasis on return coverage and versatile skill sets.

What to watch next for New Orleans is whether the team follows up with additional in-camp reps for return specialists, brings in other wideouts for evaluation, or ultimately settles on a final group for kickoff and punt returns. If Sims is invited again or is retained for later phases of offseason work, that would suggest the Saints saw enough in his practice performance to consider him more seriously for the end-of-roster picture.