History of Simeon Rice in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 20, 2025

Simeon Rice is a former American professional football player who played as a defensive end in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Illinois and was drafted third overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft. Rice had a successful NFL career.

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1947: Cardinals Make Playoffs

In 1947, the Cardinals made the playoffs and won their first post-season game.

February 24, 1974: Simeon Rice Born

On February 24, 1974, Simeon James Rice was born. He later became a professional football player as a defensive end in the NFL.

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1996: Drafted by Arizona Cardinals

In 1996, Simeon Rice was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals as the third overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

1996: Signed with the Arizona Cardinals

In 1996, after a contract dispute, Simeon Rice signed a 4-year, $9.5 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals and was named NFL defensive rookie of the month.

2000: Contract Negotiation and Free Agency

In 2000, contract negotiations kept Simeon Rice off the field until the second game of the regular season. At the end of the season, Rice became a free agent.

2006: Injury and End of Season

In 2006, Simeon Rice played 8 games and had 2 sacks before finishing the season on injured reserve due to requiring surgery for bone chips in his left shoulder.