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Where does recently-retired Justin Simmons rank among Broncos' greatest safeties?
TL;DR
Justin Simmons has officially retired from the NFL after signing a one-day contract with the Denver Broncos. He reflects on his career, expressing pride in being a part of the team.
Key points
- Justin Simmons retired from the NFL on Wednesday
- He signed a one-day contract with the Denver Broncos
- Simmons expressed pride in being a Denver Bronco
- He was drafted in the third round in 2016
- The Broncos have a storied history at the safety position
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Where does recently-retired Justin Simmons rank among Broncos' greatest safeties? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Looking across the history of the Denver Broncos, the team has had a storied run at the safety position. Some of the best safeties in NFL history have called Denver home.
On Wednesday, one of those players, Justin Simmons, officially called it a career. After signing a one-day contract with the team that drafted him in the third round in 2016, Simmons retired as a member of the team. The team's official website took a good look back on his career.
"Being a Denver Bronco was more than just a team. It was my heart, my home and my story. I want to be remembered as someone who gave his all and tried his best and I'll always be a Denver Bronco", said Simmons.
Looking back on his career, Simmons was a Second-team All-Pro four times and he earned two trips to the Pro Bowl. Sadly, he never played in a postseason game.
The Broncos released him in a cost-cutting move ahead of the 2024 season and he then signed with the . He spent the 2025 season out of the league, but teams had interest in bringing him aboard. He only wanted to continue his playing career in certain places and there is almost no doubt he always wanted a chance to come back to .
Q&A
What did Justin Simmons say about his retirement from the NFL?
Justin Simmons expressed that being a Denver Bronco was more than just a team to him; it was his heart, home, and story.
When did Justin Simmons officially retire from the NFL?
Justin Simmons officially retired on Wednesday after signing a one-day contract with the Denver Broncos.
How did Justin Simmons rank among the greatest safeties in Broncos history?
The article discusses Justin Simmons' ranking among the greatest safeties in Denver Broncos history, highlighting his contributions to the team.
What round was Justin Simmons drafted in by the Denver Broncos?
Justin Simmons was drafted in the third round by the Denver Broncos in 2016.
