JUSTIN SIMMONS NEWS

Justin Simmons rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency Justin Simmons will likely be a top free agent if he becomes available in NFL free agency next month. Since his arrival in Denver, Vic Fangi...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Team seeking long-term deal The Broncos intend to reach a long-term contract with Simmons before exploring the possibility of franchise tagging him for a second consecutive year, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network r...

Impact With the franchise tag window opening Tuesday and extending through March 9, new Broncos GM George Paton is faced with one of his first critical decisions. Simmons, who earned the first Pro-Bowl nod of his career while playing on the tag in 2019, is a homegrown player who has developed into one of the premier safety talents in the league. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent, but both sides have expressed interest in reaching an extension. The 27-year-old has composed three consecutive 90-plus tackle seasons, while his nine interceptions since the start of 2019 rank second to only Tyrann Mathieu among safeties. Matt Prater, Ryan Clady, Demaryius Thomas and Von Miller (ankle) all landed long-term extensions with the organization after receiving the franchise tag during John Elway's GM tenure. Paton will be directing personnel decisions this offseason, however.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos would rather not have to franchise tag Justin Simmons again The Denver Broncos obviously hope they can retain Justin Simmons over the long-term, and Simmons is obviously hoping things work out to wher...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Justin Simmons will complete Arizona Cardinals safety tandem Over the past couple of seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have employed one of the best safeties in the NFL. Budda Baker, a former second-round...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

NFL carousel will spin soon, and not just for quarterbacks

The Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade not only has whet fans’ appetites for big deals, it’s caused a social media frenzy about which NFL quarterbacks are headed elsewhere

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Simmons talks Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination, social-justice progress Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons joins

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • NFL.COM

NFL free agents 2021: Set at safety? John Johnson, Justin Simmons and Anthony Harris could hit market The Browns are counting on Grant Delpit’s return after cashing in on the acquisition of Ronnie Harrison, but here are the safeties to watch...

JANUARY 29, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ex-NFL players hold mentoring sessions with prospects

Senior Bowl players spend the days meeting with NFL teams and getting practice instructions from NFL coaches

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Simmons, Von Miller among 'bigger things' on George Paton's offseason to-do list It sounds like Paton will make re-signing Simmons a priority.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Denver Broncos: One big reason team must re-sign Justin Simmons Justin Simmons is in line for a big deal, and it should come from the Denver Broncos. There are some great safeties currently playing in the...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos GM George Paton doesn’t want to let Justin Simmons go New Denver Broncos general manager George Paton will have to make some hard, unpopular decisions at some point in time, there is no doubt. O...

JANUARY 20, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Justin Simmons explains why Denver would be the perfect fit for his career going forward Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons explains why Denver would be the perfect fit for his career going forward.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Elway empowers GM as Paton promises collaboration, consensus

John Elway says he's empowering his new general manager to make the difficult decisions facing the Denver Broncos

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Simmons decision likely high on George Paton's to-do list Broncos GM George Paton said he will make a decision on Justin Simmons after he meets with the team’s coaches and scouts.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Sets career mark in picks Simmons finished the 2020 season with 96 tackles, three tackles for loss, five interceptions, nine passes defensed and a fumble recovery.

Impact Playing on the franchise tag, it's hard to imagine Simmons's season going any better for him. The Boston College product was one off his career high in tackles and set a career mark in interceptions with five, including the game-sealer in Week 11 versus Miami.  All the while, he covered up the mistakes of a very young, injured cornerback corps. Simmons doubtlessly benefits from head coach Vic Fangio's zone-heavy scheme, but he's earned the right to be one of the league's highest-paid safeties no matter where he plays in 2021.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Simmons deserved to join Garett Bolles as All-Pro Justin Simmons deserved to be an All-Pro for the second straight year. Despite finishing the season 5-11, the Denver Broncos can look at the...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos focus on 5 candidates for John Elway's GM successor

The Denver Broncos are focusing on five candidates to replace John Elway as general manager

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PFF predicts Simmons stays, Harris leaves Denver Broncos Pro Football Focus predicts the Denver Broncos will keep Justin Simmons, has Shelby Harris signing elsewhere. Oh, free agency. It’s one of t...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

Denver Broncos president and CEO Joe Ellis says he has no qualms about finding the right general manager even though the team is embroiled in an ownership dispute and the new GM wi...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs fifth pick Simmons totaled three tackles, two passes defensed and an interception during Sunday's 32-31 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Though the Broncos' depleted defense couldn't hold the late lead, Simmons individually ended the season on a high note, defensing multiple passes for the first time in six games and picking up his career-high fifth interception. His final word heading into an offseason in which he is likely to garner top-dollar was a strong one.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elway takes elevated role, seeks new GM to report to him

John Elway announced a major change in the Denver Broncos’ football operations

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derek Carr rallies Las Vegas Raiders to 32-31 win in Denver

The Las Vegas Raiders rallied to beat the Denver Broncos 32-31 on Darren Waller's 2-point conversion catch with 27 seconds left

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

Many scoffed during the summer at the prospect of the NFL going through a four-month schedule on time

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS