JUSTIN SIMMONS NEWS

Broncos make Justin Simmons NFL's highest-paid safety: Reports Justin Simmons is coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance after posting a career-high five interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2020.

MARCH 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Justin Simmons' long-term deal with Broncos is about making good on 'big dreams' The Broncos will reportedly pay Simmons $61 million over four years as he becomes the highest-paid safety in the NFL.

MARCH 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks long-term deal Simmons and the Broncos have reached agreement on a four-year, $61 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports,

Impact The report notes that the star safety's new deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money. In his fifth season with the Broncos, the 2016 third-rounder racked up an IDP-worthy 96 tackles and five picks. Simmons is now slated to reprise his role as the team's starting free safety for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extension in the works Simmons and the Broncos are negotiating a long-term extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Denver has already applied a franchise tag to Simmons, locking the star safety up for at least the next year. Both sides thus have until July 15 to negotiate an extension, which Schefter says they are "hoping to soon complete." Simmons has racked up over 90 tackles in three straight seasons for the Broncos.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos closing in on making Justin Simmons NFL’s highest-paid safety Justin Simmons is a core piece for the Denver Broncos and the team is on the cusp of securing him to a long-term deal. According to Benjamin...

MARCH 19, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos, Justin Simmons close to long-term deal: Reports Justin Simmons is coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance after posting a career-high five interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2020.

MARCH 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

The term in use these days is “legal tampering.”

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL sets salary cap at $182.5 million, down 8% from 2020

The NFL’s salary cap will be $182.5 million per team in the upcoming season, a drop of 8% from 2020

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

The big money that accompanies franchise tags for the 2021 season is going to receivers, safeties and linemen

MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2021 NFL Franchise Tag Takeaways: Chris Godwin, Justin Simmons, Cam Robinson and more | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF A wild 2021 NFL offseason unofficially kicked off Tuesday with teams placing franchise tags on key players. Here are instant takeaways from...

MARCH 9, 2021 • PFF.COM

AP source: Jets place franchise tag on safety Marcus Maye

A person with direct knowledge of the move says the New York Jets are placing the franchise tag on safety Marcus Maye

MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver Broncos place franchise tag on Justin Simmons again ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos safety Justin Simmons is the first NFL player to be franchise tagged in 2021.

MARCH 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Denver Broncos place franchise tag on Justin Simmons again ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Broncos safety Justin Simmons is the first NFL player to be franchise tagged in 2021.

MARCH 5, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Denver Broncos place franchise tag on Justin Simmons again Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons has been franchise tagged for a second consecutive season

MARCH 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Denver Broncos place franchise tag on Justin Simmons again

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons has been franchise tagged for a second consecutive season

MARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos have bought more time with Justin Simmons. Will a long-term deal follow? Broncos safety Justin Simmons is just the eighth player since 2008 to receive the franchise tag in consecutive seasons.

MARCH 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Denver Broncos placing franchise tag on star safety Justin Simmons | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF The Denver Broncos have once again elected to use the franchise tag on Pro-Bowl safety Justin Simmons, the highest-graded safety in the leag...

MARCH 5, 2021 • PFF.COM

Broncos place franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons GM George Paton stressed on Thursday his desire to sign Simmons to a long-term deal, which remains a viable option.

MARCH 5, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons becomes first NFL player to get franchise tag in 2021, per reports Pro Bowl Denver safety Justin Simmons tagged by team for second straight year.

MARCH 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Receiving franchise tag The Broncos will apply the franchise tag to Simmons on Friday, Benjamin Allbright of KOA Colorado reports.

Impact Simmons, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent, will receive the franchise tag after another impressive season in 2020 that included 96 tackles (77 solo) and nine pass breakups. Simmons finds himself in unique territory for his position, becoming the first safety since Donovin Darius (2003-2005) to be tagged in consecutive seasons. Broncos general manager George Paton confirmed Friday the team intends to work out a multi-year contract with the star defender, per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com. "Designating (Simmons) with the franchise tag is a procedural move that allows us to continue working on a long-term deal," said Paton.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos placing 1-year franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons The Broncos still hope to reach a multi-year agreement with Justin Simmons.

MARCH 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Denver Broncos want Miller back but legal, money issues loom

Denver Broncos new general manager George Paton says he wants Von Miller to stay with the team but he wants to hear more about an unspecified criminal investigation into Miller bef...

MARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Simmons? Von Miller? Phillip Lindsay? Why the Broncos want them all back The Broncos and Justin Simmons are optimistic about a long-term deal, but a Von Miller return might be tougher at his current price.

MARCH 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL free agency DB rankings: Broncos' Justin Simmons is the top safety; who's the top CB? Injuries and age make some evaluations a challenge, with the cornerback market particularly tricky. But there are playmakers to be found.

MARCH 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Broncos: One important reason to get Justin Simmons deal done ASAP There are no shortage of good reasons for the Denver Broncos to get safety Justin Simmons signed to a long-term deal sooner rather than late...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM