Two-time Pro Bowler Justin Simmons retires from NFL
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retired from the NFL after a nine-year career that included eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced the retirement on Wednesday, marking exactly 10 years since they selected Simmons in the third round out of Boston College in 2016. Simmons spent his final season with the Atlanta Falcons, starting 16 games and recording two interceptions.
Simmons achieved his greatest success in Denver, earning each of his two Pro Bowl selections and four second-team All-Pro honors there. "Being a Denver Bronco was more than just a team," Simmons said in the Broncos' social media announcement. "It was my heart, my home and my story." He added: "I'm always going to be a Bronco, and I'm always going to be a Broncos fan. They took a chance on me, extended me. This is my home."
Simmons intercepted at least two passes in each of his nine NFL seasons, finishing with 32 interceptions, including an NFL-leading six in 2022. He started 124 of 134 career games. The Falcons offered congratulations to Simmons on social media.