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{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
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|caption=Simonson with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
| caption = Simonson with the [[Carolina Panthers]] in 2015
| number = 80, 82, 83
|current_team=New York Giants
| position = [[Tight end]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|04|13}}
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| birth_place = [[Staten Island, New York]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Middletown High School South|Middletown South]]<br/>([[Middletown Township, New Jersey|Middletown, New Jersey]])
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| college = [[Assumption College (Worcester)|Assumption]]
|high_school=[[Middletown High School South|Middletown South]]<br/>([[Middletown Township, New Jersey|Middletown, New Jersey]])
| undraftedyear = 2014
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* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
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* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}{{NFL Year|2019}})
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'''Scott Simonson''' (born April 13, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[New York Giants]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was signed by the [[Oakland Raiders]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2014. He played [[college football]] at [[Assumption College|Assumption]].
'''Scott Simonson''' (born April 13, 1992) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He was signed by the [[Oakland Raiders]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2014. He played [[college football]] at [[Assumption College (Worcester)|Assumption]].


Born and raised in [[Red Bank, New Jersey]], Simonson played prep football at [[Middletown High School South]].<ref name=PFR/> As a fourth-grader, Simonson made a blood marrow donation to help save the life of his then three-year-old sister, who had been diagnosed with [[Fanconi anemia]].<ref>Politi, Steve. [https://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2016/02/meet_the_super_bowl_2016_player_from_new_jersey_who_saved_his_sisters_life_politi.html "Meet the Super Bowl 2016 player from New Jersey who saved his sister's life"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], February 3, 2016. Accessed December 24, 2018. "Because this weekend is, and against long odds on an athletic level -- we'll get to that part of this Jersey underdog story soon enough -- Scott Simonson will take the field as a special teams player and a third-string tight end for the favored Carolina Panthers.... But the Red Bank native who played for powerhouse Middletown South will be there at Levi's Stadium, and so will a family that includes the sick little girl he helped save."</ref>
Born in [[Staten Island, New York]] and raised in [[Red Bank, New Jersey]], Simonson played prep football at [[Middletown High School South]].<ref name=PFR/> As a fourth-grader, Simonson made a blood marrow donation to help save the life of his then three-year-old sister, who had been diagnosed with [[Fanconi anemia]].<ref>Politi, Steve. [https://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2016/02/meet_the_super_bowl_2016_player_from_new_jersey_who_saved_his_sisters_life_politi.html "Meet the Super Bowl 2016 player from New Jersey who saved his sister's life"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], February 3, 2016. Accessed December 24, 2018. "Because this weekend is, and against long odds on an athletic level we'll get to that part of this Jersey underdog story soon enough Scott Simonson will take the field as a special teams player and a third-string tight end for the favored Carolina Panthers.... But the Red Bank native who played for powerhouse Middletown South will be there at Levi's Stadium, and so will a family that includes the sick little girl he helped save."</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
In his collegiate career, Simonson played in 36 games with 31 starts at Assumption. He totaled 104 receptions for 1,537 yards and 15 touchdowns. As a senior in 2013, he was named as a First-team All-Northeast-10 Conference selection. He started 11 games and led the team with 39 catches for 604 yards and five touchdowns. As a junior in 2012, he was a second-team All-Northeast Conference choice. He started 10 games and finished second on the team with 36 receptions for 558 yards and six touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2011, he started 10 games and caught 29 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns. As a freshman in 2010, he played in five games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Carolina Panthers Scott Simonson Player Bio|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613105108/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Scott-Simonson/27f5758f-b441-4aac-9604-268f7b59c77c|website=Carolina Panthers: Scott Simonson|accessdate=September 9, 2016}}</ref>
In his collegiate career, Simonson played in 36 games with 31 starts at Assumption. He totaled 104 receptions for 1,537 yards and 15 touchdowns. As a senior in 2013, he was named as a First-team All-Northeast-10 Conference selection. He started 11 games and led the team with 39 catches for 604 yards and five touchdowns. As a junior in 2012, he was a second-team All-Northeast Conference choice. He started 10 games and finished second on the team with 36 receptions for 558 yards and six touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2011, he started 10 games and caught 29 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns. As a freshman in 2010, he played in five games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers Scott Simonson Player Bio |url=http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Scott-Simonson/27f5758f-b441-4aac-9604-268f7b59c77c |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613105108/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Scott-Simonson/27f5758f-b441-4aac-9604-268f7b59c77c |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=September 9, 2016 |website=Carolina Panthers: Scott Simonson}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
[[File:Scott Simonson.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Simonson playing for the [[Oakland Raiders]] in [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|2014]]]]
On May 16, 2014, Simonson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the [[Oakland Raiders]]. On September 1, 2014, he was signed to the Raiders' practice squad. On December 6, 2014, he was promoted to the Raiders' active roster. On June 4, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114052/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Make-Roster-Moves/89ea9047-e6b0-47b0-860b-1f90da06b1b3 |title=Raiders Make Roster Moves |date=June 4, 2015 |website=Raiders.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref>
On May 16, 2014, Simonson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the [[Oakland Raiders]]. On September 1, 2014, he was signed to the Raiders' practice squad. On December 6, 2014, he was promoted to the Raiders' active roster. On June 4, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2015 |title=Raiders Make Roster Moves |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Make-Roster-Moves/89ea9047-e6b0-47b0-860b-1f90da06b1b3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114052/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Make-Roster-Moves/89ea9047-e6b0-47b0-860b-1f90da06b1b3 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=September 16, 2015 |website=Raiders.com}}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On June 10, 2015, Simonson was signed by the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=June 10, 2015 |title=LB Thompson lands at OTAs |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/lb-thompson-lands-at-otas-15392519 |access-date=September 16, 2015 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |access-date=September 16, 2015 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> On September 7, 2015, Simonson was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2015 |title=WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202406/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=September 16, 2015 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref>
[[File:SmallEditPortfolio 078.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Simonson playing for the Panthers in [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|2015]].]]
On June 10, 2015, Simonson was signed by the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/lb-thompson-lands-at-otas-15392519 |title=LB Thompson lands at OTAs |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=June 10, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> On September 7, 2015, Simonson was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202406/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |title=WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad |date=September 6, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref>


On February 7, 2016, Simonson's Panthers played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref name=PFR>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
On February 7, 2016, Simonson's Panthers played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref name="PFR">{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref>


Simonson was released on October 15, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers promote CB Lou Young|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114060030/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-promote-CB-Lou-Young/33ffc035-28ee-4bad-963d-2ca1950c6bd1|website=Panthers.com|date=October 15, 2016}}</ref> He was re-signed on October 18, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers bring back TE Scott Simonson|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-bring-back-te-scott-simonson-17906690|date=October 17, 2016|website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was released by the Panthers on November 4, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad on November 9.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers Promote G Tyler Larsen, Waive TE Scott Simonson|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/panthers-promote-g-tyler-larsen-waive-te-scott-simonson/|date=November 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers make practice squad moves|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055049/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-moves/bf80cec9-fe21-40ce-a3fe-186185900d58|website=Panthers.com|date=November 9, 2016}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign nine to future contracts|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825053526/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-nine-to-future-contracts/4313865c-701e-4f1a-86e7-65e903cc93d8|website=Panthers.com|date=January 2, 2017}}</ref>
Simonson was released on October 15, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2016 |title=Panthers promote CB Lou Young |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-promote-CB-Lou-Young/33ffc035-28ee-4bad-963d-2ca1950c6bd1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114060030/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-promote-CB-Lou-Young/33ffc035-28ee-4bad-963d-2ca1950c6bd1 |archive-date=January 14, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was re-signed on October 18, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2016 |title=Panthers bring back TE Scott Simonson |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-bring-back-te-scott-simonson-17906690 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was released by the Panthers on November 4, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad on November 9.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2016 |title=Panthers Promote G Tyler Larsen, Waive TE Scott Simonson |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/panthers-promote-g-tyler-larsen-waive-te-scott-simonson/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2016 |title=Panthers make practice squad moves |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-moves/bf80cec9-fe21-40ce-a3fe-186185900d58 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055049/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-moves/bf80cec9-fe21-40ce-a3fe-186185900d58 |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 2, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2017 |title=Panthers sign nine to future contracts |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-nine-to-future-contracts/4313865c-701e-4f1a-86e7-65e903cc93d8 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825053526/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-nine-to-future-contracts/4313865c-701e-4f1a-86e7-65e903cc93d8 |archive-date=August 25, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref>


On September 1, 2017, Simonson was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 77|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-77/29a7f5c5-df97-43c4-8b4e-59030735a892|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=September 1, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51|archivedate=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On September 1, 2017, Simonson was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=September 1, 2017 |title=Panthers reduce roster to 77 |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-77/29a7f5c5-df97-43c4-8b4e-59030735a892 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51 |archive-date=September 20, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref>


===New York Giants===
===New York Giants===
On June 12, 2018, Simonson signed with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants sign tight end Scott Simonson|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-tight-end-scott-simonson|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>
On June 12, 2018, Simonson signed with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=June 12, 2018 |title=Giants sign tight end Scott Simonson |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-tight-end-scott-simonson |website=Giants.com |access-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-date=April 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425080304/https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-tight-end-scott-simonson |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On December 23, 2018, Simonson scored his first career NFL touchdown against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in a Week 16 match-up, on a 3-yard reception from quarterback [[Eli Manning]].
On December 23, 2018, Simonson scored his first career NFL touchdown against the [[2018 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]] in a Week 16 match-up, on a three-yard reception from quarterback [[Eli Manning]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Giants fall to Colts, 28–27, on touchdown in final minutes |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/2018/12/giants-fall-to-colts-28-27-on-touchdown-in-final-minutes.html |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=silive |language=en}}</ref>


On February 19, 2019, Simonson signed a one-year contract extension with the Giants.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants bring back tight end Scott Simonson|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/19/giants-bring-back-tight-end-scott-simonson/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=February 19, 2019}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019, with an ankle injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-announce-53-man-roster-x1935|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 10.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/11/new-york-giants-waive-rod-smith-two-others-with-injury-settlements/ |title=Giants waive Rod Smith, two others with injury settlements |website=Giants Wire (USA Today) |first=John |last=Fennelly |date=September 11, 2019 |accessdate=September 12, 2019}}</ref> On November 12, 2019, Simonson was re-signed by the Giants.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/12/giants-re-sign-te-scott-simonson-add-three-to-practice-squad/ |title=Giants re-sign TE Scott Simonson, add three to practice squad |website=Giants Wire (USA Today) |first=John |last=Fennelly |date=November 12, 2019 |accessdate=November 12, 2019}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019 with a concussion.<ref>{{cite web|title=TE Garrett Dickerson activated from practice squad; Scott Simonson to IR|url=https://www.giants.com/news/garrett-dickerson-signed-scott-simonson-injured-reserve|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=December 28, 2019}}</ref>
On February 19, 2019, Simonson signed a one-year contract extension with the Giants.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=February 19, 2019 |title=Giants bring back tight end Scott Simonson |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/19/giants-bring-back-tight-end-scott-simonson/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019, with an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=August 31, 2019 |title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-announce-53-man-roster-x1935 |website=Giants.com}}</ref> He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 10.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fennelly |first=John |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Giants waive Rod Smith, two others with injury settlements |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/11/new-york-giants-waive-rod-smith-two-others-with-injury-settlements/ |access-date=September 12, 2019 |website=Giants Wire (USA Today)}}</ref> On November 12, 2019, Simonson was re-signed by the Giants.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fennelly |first=John |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Giants re-sign TE Scott Simonson, add three to practice squad |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/12/giants-re-sign-te-scott-simonson-add-three-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=November 12, 2019 |website=Giants Wire (USA Today)}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019, with a concussion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=December 28, 2019 |title=TE Garrett Dickerson activated from practice squad; Scott Simonson to IR |url=https://www.giants.com/news/garrett-dickerson-signed-scott-simonson-injured-reserve |website=Giants.com}}</ref> On February 24, 2020, Simonson was released by the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 25, 2020 |title=Giants release Scott Simonson, Isaiah Searight |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/25/new-york-giants-release-scott-simonson-isaiah-searight/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Giants Wire |language=en}}</ref>


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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105431/http://www.raiders.com/team/roster/Scott-Simonson/7f6d438f-f441-41b7-be95-ebcc1269c320 Oakland Raiders bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105431/http://www.raiders.com/team/roster/Scott-Simonson/7f6d438f-f441-41b7-be95-ebcc1269c320 Oakland Raiders bio]

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Scott Simonson
refer to caption
Simonson with the Carolina Panthers in 2015
No. 80, 82, 83
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-13) April 13, 1992 (age 32)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Middletown South
(Middletown, New Jersey)
College:Assumption
Undrafted:2014
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:12
Receiving yards:107
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Scott Simonson (born April 13, 1992) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Assumption.

Born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Red Bank, New Jersey, Simonson played prep football at Middletown High School South.[1] As a fourth-grader, Simonson made a blood marrow donation to help save the life of his then three-year-old sister, who had been diagnosed with Fanconi anemia.[2]

College career

In his collegiate career, Simonson played in 36 games with 31 starts at Assumption. He totaled 104 receptions for 1,537 yards and 15 touchdowns. As a senior in 2013, he was named as a First-team All-Northeast-10 Conference selection. He started 11 games and led the team with 39 catches for 604 yards and five touchdowns. As a junior in 2012, he was a second-team All-Northeast Conference choice. He started 10 games and finished second on the team with 36 receptions for 558 yards and six touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2011, he started 10 games and caught 29 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns. As a freshman in 2010, he played in five games.[3]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Simonson playing for the Oakland Raiders in 2014

On May 16, 2014, Simonson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders. On September 1, 2014, he was signed to the Raiders' practice squad. On December 6, 2014, he was promoted to the Raiders' active roster. On June 4, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders.[4]

Carolina Panthers

On June 10, 2015, Simonson was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[5] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[6] On September 7, 2015, Simonson was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[7]

On February 7, 2016, Simonson's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[1]

Simonson was released on October 15, 2016.[8] He was re-signed on October 18, 2016.[9] He was released by the Panthers on November 4, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad on November 9.[10][11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 2, 2017.[12]

On September 1, 2017, Simonson was placed on injured reserve.[13]

New York Giants

On June 12, 2018, Simonson signed with the New York Giants.[14]

On December 23, 2018, Simonson scored his first career NFL touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 16 match-up, on a three-yard reception from quarterback Eli Manning.[15]

On February 19, 2019, Simonson signed a one-year contract extension with the Giants.[16] He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019, with an ankle injury.[17] He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 10.[18] On November 12, 2019, Simonson was re-signed by the Giants.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019, with a concussion.[20] On February 24, 2020, Simonson was released by the New York Giants.[21]

References

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  2. ^ Politi, Steve. "Meet the Super Bowl 2016 player from New Jersey who saved his sister's life", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, February 3, 2016. Accessed December 24, 2018. "Because this weekend is, and against long odds on an athletic level – we'll get to that part of this Jersey underdog story soon enough – Scott Simonson will take the field as a special teams player and a third-string tight end for the favored Carolina Panthers.... But the Red Bank native who played for powerhouse Middletown South will be there at Levi's Stadium, and so will a family that includes the sick little girl he helped save."
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  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (June 12, 2018). "Giants sign tight end Scott Simonson". Giants.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
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  18. ^ Fennelly, John (September 11, 2019). "Giants waive Rod Smith, two others with injury settlements". Giants Wire (USA Today). Retrieved September 12, 2019.
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