Free-agent safety Justin Simmons explains why this offseason has been challenging ‘in a positive way’

For the last several years, Justin Simmons has been one of the best safeties in the NFL. Over the last five seasons, he has made the Pro Bowl twice and the All-Pro second team four times. He’s intercepted 23 passes, deflected 51 more, and collected at least 70 tackles in the four seasons where he played at least 15 games.

And yet, Simmons was cut by the Denver Broncos earlier this offseason for financial reasons after the team had to take on a massive dead-cap hit by releasing Russell Wilson. Parting ways with Simmons saved the team an additional $18.25 million, which it desperately needed to fill out the roster. 

And despite Simmons being one of the best players at his position, he still remains unsigned deep into July, with training camps mere days away from opening. Right now, Simmons doesn’t necessarily know when or where he will find his new landing spot.  

“Who knows? I could sign tomorrow, I could sign two weeks into camp, I could sign the first game of the season. You just never know how these things go,” he said, via Denver7 News. “So, it’s caused me to slow down and give up control because it’s not in my control.”

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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-07-12 13:00:06

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