Welcome home:Justin Simmons announced his full commitment to Indianapolis Colts today…
Welcome home:Justin Simmons announced his full commitment to Indianapolis Colts today…
Justin Simmons
The Indianapolis Colts squandered an opportunity on Thursday to dramatically improve their secondary.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports former Denver Broncos All-Pro safety Justin Simmons has signed with the Atlanta Falcons to a one-year, $8 million deal with $7.5 million guaranteed. The Colts were rumored to be one of the teams most interested in Simmons’ services over the last few weeks.
The #Falcons aren’t done working on the D: Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons is signing with Atlanta on a one-year, $8 million deal, per @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/QHWm708SZB
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 15, 2024
Simmons heads to the Falcons after a tremendous run with the Broncos that included two Pro Bowls and four All-Pro selections. A third-round pick of the Broncos in 2016, Simmons became one of the best safeties in the league and a team captain in Denver.
In eight seasons, Simmons has registered 608 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 30 interceptions, 64 passes defensed, and five forced fumbles. His 2023 numbers showed a player at the top of his game, tallying 70 tackles, three interceptions, eight passes defensed, and two forced fumbles. While Simmons will turn 31 during the season, he has shown no signs of slowing down.
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