Kendall Simmons
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Born: | Ripley, Mississippi, U.S. | March 11, 1979||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Ripley (MS) | ||||
College: | Auburn | ||||
NFL draft: | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30 | ||||
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Henry Alexander Kendall Simmons (born March 11, 1979) is an
Early years
Simmons grew up in
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
Before the 2003 season, Simmons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.[2]
Simmons was a starter during the first two years of his career. After being injured for the entirety of the 2004 season, he returned in 2005, starting in all 20 regular and postseason games and winning Super Bowl XL with the Steelers.
Simmons experienced an off-the-field injury during the 2006 NFL season. While rehabilitating from a heel injury, Simmons suffered a frostbite-like burn to his left foot after he fell asleep with a cooling device attached to his foot.[3]
On September 3, 2007, Simmons signed a four-year extension with the Steelers, keeping him with the club through the 2010 NFL season.
Simmons suffered a season-ending injury to his
He was released by the Steelers on February 26, 2009.[4]
New England Patriots
Simmons signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots on September 6, 2009 and was released on November 6, 2009.
Buffalo Bills
Simmons was signed by the Buffalo Bills on November 24, 2009. On December 18, Simmons was placed on Injured Reserve due to a shoulder injury. He announced his retirement from football in 2011, and now lives in Auburn.[5]
References
- ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Kendall Simmons Tackles Diabetes - Diabetes Health". Archived from the original on August 27, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_474991.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ Steelers Retain OT Trai Essex Yahoo Sports, March 17, 2009
- ^ Cumbow, Victoria (September 6, 2011). "Auburn Great Kendall Simmons is Full-Time Diabetes Advocate". War Eagle Reader. Auburn. Retrieved February 3, 2015.