
Justin Simmons, former All-Pro safety for the Denver Broncos, has announced his retirement after eight seasons with the team. He leaves behind a legacy of 666 tackles and 32 interceptions, expressing gratitude to Broncos fans for their support.
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“To the best fans in the world and Broncos Country, thank you so much for all your support for both myself and my family,” Simmons told DenverBroncos.com. “The years of growing together in eight years in Denver are some of the most-cherished memories that I’ll have. … You guys have literally made all of the world of difference for me as a player and I can’t thank you enough — you truly are the best fans in the world. And this is not a goodbye. I look forward to joining you guys in the stands as we cheer on our team for years and years and years to come.” My favorite memory of Simmons was one of his first. With and Sean Payton in line for a game-winning kick, Simmons jumped over the line and blocked the punt where fellow rookie to win the game. There were plenty of other big plays and of his 32 interceptions, six of them came against . He just had a knack for reading Mahomes and picking him off. What is your favorite memory of Justin Simmons in the orange and blue?
Justin Simmons recorded 666 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, 32 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries during his career with the Denver Broncos.
Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on December 16, 2023.
One of Justin Simmons' memorable plays was blocking a punt against Drew Brees, which led to a game-winning touchdown during his rookie season.


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