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Dave Simmons (born January 19, 1957) is an American former professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1979 NFL draft and played that season with the team. The following season, he was a member of the Detroit Lions. After a season away from the NFL, he played with the Baltimore Colts during the 1982 NFL season and the Chicago Bears during the 1983 NFL season. In the fall of 1984, Simmons signed with the defending USFL Champion Baltimore Stars but was traded to the Houston Gamblers for a draft choice during training camp in February 1985. Simmons made the opening day roster of the Gamblers, however, was deactivated for the first game at Los Angeles and two days later was waived. Three weeks later, Simmons signed with the Arizona Outlaws and played as a reserve linebacker for the remaining 15 games (starting 3).

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1. "Dave Simmons". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 18, 2010.

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