Twitter reacts to Broncos great Justin Simmons retiring from NFL

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Justin Simmons, former Denver Broncos safety, announced his retirement from the NFL at age 32, marking exactly 10 years since he was drafted. He ends his career with 30 interceptions, ranking seventh in Broncos history.

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Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL
He was drafted by the Broncos 10 years ago
Simmons ends his career with 32 interceptions
He ranks seventh on the Broncos' all-time interceptions list
Simmons played eight years with the Broncos and one with the Falcons

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Former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Simmons, 32, made the announcement exactly 10 years after the Broncos selected him in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Boston College. The four-time second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler ends his career ranked seventh on the team's all-time interceptions list with 30 takeaways. Simmons spent the first eight years of his career in Denver before spending one season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. Here's a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the news of Simmons' retirement on Twitter/X.

What an honor. 10 years to the day…Thank you 🧡🙏🏽

— Justin Simmons (@jsimms1119) April 29, 2026 All-Pro player. All-Pro person. All-Pro Bronco.

Congrats on retirement, @jsimms1119! pic.twitter.com/7LCRlGaZpW

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 29, 2026 Justin Simmons made his retirement announcement exactly 10 years to the day after the #Broncos drafted him in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 29, 2026 4x All-Pro S Justin Simmons announced he is retiring from football.

One of the sport’s best people and players, Simmons had an invaluable impact and legacy on the #Broncos. pic.twitter.com/Z7vw2EZBm4

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