Justin Simmons entered the free agent market earlier this offseason after the Denver Broncos launched the veteran security in a cost-saving transfer.
As coaching camps across the NFL opened in late July, Simmons continued to seek for a brand new house. However on Thursday, the two-time Professional Bowler appeared to seek out his new workforce. Athletes First, which represents Simmons, introduced the star defensive again agreed to a one-year cope with the Atlanta Falcons.
The NFL Community reported that Simmons’ contract is price $8 million, of which $7.5 million is totally assured.
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Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos appears to be like on from the sideline through the nationwide anthem previous to the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Area at Mile Excessive on December 31, 2023, in Denver. (Perry Knotts/Getty Photographs)
Second-year security DeMarcco Hellams suffered an damage final week within the Falcons’ preseason sport in opposition to the Miami Dolphins. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris later stated Hellams was anticipated to overlook “vital time.”
“DeMarcco received the damage clearly,” Morris stated. “He’ll miss some vital time, however it’s an ankle, so we’ll see what meaning.”
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Simmons would now be paired with Jessie Bates III, who acquired second-team All-Professional and Professional Bowl honors after his productive 2023 season. The 30-year-old Simmons has an NFL-best 30 interceptions since 2016. He’s additionally the one participant within the league to have at the very least two picks in every of the previous eight seasons.
Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos defends in protection through the sport in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Area at Mile Excessive on November 19, 2023, in Denver. (Ryan Kang/Getty Photographs)
Solely the Vikings’ Harrison Smith (34) and the Saints’ Tyrann Mathieu (33) have extra interceptions over that point.
Simmons involves Atlanta with 4 second-team All-Professional choices beneath his belt and stays broadly considered one of many league’s finest gamers at his place. Nonetheless, the Broncos defensive unit did take a step again final 12 months, ending twenty ninth in yards allowed per sport. Denver additionally completed close to the underside of the league in factors allowed per sport.
Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos warms up previous to the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Area at Mile Excessive on December 31, 2023, in Denver. (Perry Knotts/Getty Photographs)
Regardless of bringing in head coach Sean Payton final 12 months, the Broncos offensive woes largely continued, and the workforce ultimately benched quarterback Russell Wilson.
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The Simmons acquisition caps a busy week for the Falcons. Atlanta despatched a 2025 third-round draft choose to the New England Patriots in trade for Matthew Judon, including a much-needed cross rusher to its roster. The groups confirmed the commerce on Thursday.
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