When the Houston Texans signed John Simon off Baltimore's practice squad this season he was expected to be a special teams contributor.
Today, he's starting at OLB in the franchise's fifth-ever playoff game in place of the injured Jadeveon Clowney.
.@HoustonTexans starting lineup changes today vs. @Chiefs: #51 OLB John Simon starts for #90 OLB Jadeveon Clowney
— Texans PR (@TexansPR) January 9, 2016
Simon has been all over the field for the Texans this season, appearing in all 16 games and accumulating 53 tackles, 5 sacks and a fumble recovery. The Cardinal Mooney product was one of the most beloved Buckeyes of all time, leading the team on and off the field through three head coaches, turmoil and an undefeated season in 2012.
The game is on ESPN/ABC at 4:35pm EST.
