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JUSTIN SIMMONS #31 - SAFETY - ATLANTA FALCONS
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Falcons' Justin Simmons can't slow Broncos' passing attack in 'bittersweet' return to Denver DENVER — Back in the stadium where he blossomed into one of the most decorated defensive backs of his generation, Falcons safety Justin Simm...
Atlanta Falcons' Justin Simmons speaks postgame following Denver Broncos Atlanta Falcons Safety Justin Simmons speaks with media and reflects on facing the Denver Broncos, his former team.
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Justin Simmons focused on beating former team Simmons will make his return to Denver against the team he spent the first eight years of his career with.
6 DAYS AGO • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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NOVEMBER 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Logs full practice Thursday Simmons (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Simmons was unable to play during the Falcons' Week 8 win over the Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury. The injury limited him in practice Wednesday, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday, and barring any setbacks he should be good to go against Dallas on Sunday. Across seven regular-season games, Simmons has logged 28 tackles (15 solo), three pass breakups and one interception.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Good news for Justin Simmons, Kaden Elliss Three defensive players were upgraded on Thursday's injury report, including two key starters.
OCTOBER 31 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Limited to open week Simmons (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Simmons suffered a hamstring injury during the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Seahawks, which was severe enough to keep him off the field for Week 8 against the Buccaneers. His limited session Wednesday is a step in the right direction after ending last week with a DNP, and his practice participation over the next two days will give a clearer picture on his availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Simmons (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Simmons suffered a hamstring injury during Atlanta's Week 6 win over the Panthers and played through the issue in Week 7, recording five solo tackles and one pass breakup while on the field for all 56 defensive snaps in the loss to Seattle. However, it appears the injury isn't getting better, as Simmons was deemed doubtful for Week 8 and will ultimately miss his first game of the season. Richie Grant is expected to start at safety in Simmons' absence.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Likely missing Week 8 Simmons (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Simmons played through his hamstring issue in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Seahawks, recording five total tackles and one pass defended across 56 defensive snaps. However, the first-year Falcon downgraded from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending towards not playing Sunday. If Simmons is sidelined in Week 8 as expected, Richie Grant will likely see additional work in Atlanta's secondary.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Still nursing hamstring injury Simmons (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Simmons was able to play through a hamstring injury during the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Seahawks, during which he logged five solo tackles and one pass breakup while playing 100 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps. He'll likely be limited in practices for the foreseeable future in order to manage the injury, but barring any setbacks, Simmons should be able to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons still have work to do to challenge for a spot among the NFL's elite teams
A three-game winning streak had the Atlanta Falcons looking like a team that was poised to challenge for a spot among the NFL eliteOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially active Simmons (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact After suffering a hamstring injury in last week's win over the Panthers, Simmons drew a questionable designation for Week 7. He was able to practice in limited fashion to close out the week, so he was seemingly trending in this direction. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role at strong safety.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Simmons (hamstring) remains questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Simmons was given a questionable designation due to a hamstring injury suffered in last week's win over the Panthers. He was able to practice in limited fashion to close out the week, which was the first sign of him trending in the right direction. Still, final confirmation on his status should come closer to kickoff.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 7 Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Simmons (hamstring) is questionable to play in Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site...
Impact Simmons sustained a hamstring injury in the Falcons' Week 6 win over the Panthers. The first-year Falcon upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday, suggesting he may be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's matchup. However, if Simmons isn't able to play through the pain in Week 7, expect Richie Grant to start alongside Jessie Bates in Atlanta's secondary.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Justin Simmons questionable, 2 defensive starters ruled out Atlanta enters Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks with a few injuries on the defensive side of the ball.
OCTOBER 18 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Able to practice Thursday Simmons (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact It's a step in the right direction for Simmons, who was unable to practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 6 against the Panthers. Per McElhaney, head coach Raheem Morris said after the game that Simmons avoided serious injury and "should be fine" for Week 7 against the Seahawks. Friday's injury report should give a more clear indication of Simmons' status for Sunday's contest.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Opens week as DNP Simmons (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Simmons "should be fine" after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Falcons' Week 6 win over the Panthers. However, Wednesday's DNP is an indication the first-year Falcon may be in jeopardy of missing the team's Week 7 matchup against the Seahawks. Simmons will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up Sunday.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Justin Simmons, Troy Andersen amongst those not participating as Atlanta's Week 7 prep begins Bijan Robinson, Matthew Judon were limited due to rest.
OCTOBER 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Avoids serious injury Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Simmons (hamstring) "should be fine," Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact The first-year Falcon exited Sunday's win over the Panthers with a hamstring injury, but Morris' comments Monday suggest that Simmons avoided a serious issue. Simmons' practice participation throughout the week will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 7, when the Falcons host the Seahawks.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Simmons (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The safety made five tackles (two solo) before exiting. Richie Grant is his backup.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
