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Justin Simmons

American football safety free agent
American football safety free agent

Justin Simmons, born on November 19, 1993, is a free agent American football safety. He played college football at Boston College and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2016.

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1993-11-19
Birth of Justin Simmons

Justin Simmons, the American football safety, was born on November 19, 1993.

2009
Participation in USSSA U15 Florida State Basketball Championship

In the summer of 2009, Justin Simmons played in the USSSA U15 Florida state basketball championship game in Gainesville, marking a significant moment in his athletic journey.

2016-03-16
Boston College's Pro Day

Justin Simmons participated at Boston College's pro day, where he chose to stand on the majority of his combine numbers and only performed specific drills.

2016-04-28
NFL Draft Selection

Justin Simmons was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft after being projected as a third round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.

2016-05-13
Signing with Denver Broncos

On May 13, 2016, the Broncos signed Simmons to a four-year, $3.06 million contract with a signing bonus of $645,420.

2016-11-13
Game-Winning Safety

On November 13, 2016, Simmons blocked an extra point attempt by the Saints' kicker Wil Lutz, leading to a game-winning safety as the Broncos defeated the Saints 25–23.

2016-12-25
Standout Performance Against Kansas City Chiefs

On December 25, 2016, Simmons started in place of T. J. Ward and had a standout performance, including his first career interception, in the Broncos' 33–10 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs.

2017-09-11
Justin Simmons Named Starting Strong Safety

Head coach Vance Joseph named Simmons the starting strong safety to begin the regular season and elected to release T. J. Ward as part of the Broncos' final roster cuts.

2017-12-03
Justin Simmons Scores First Touchdown of His Career

On December 3, 2017, he made seven combined tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and returned an interception for the first touchdown of his career during a 35–9 loss at the Dolphins in Week 13.

2017-12-13
Justin Simmons Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 13, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve due to a sprained ankle.

2018
Justin Simmons - NFL Man of the Year

Justin Simmons was honored as the NFL Man of the Year in 2018, recognizing his outstanding community service, philanthropic efforts, and positive impact on society.

2019-12-31
Justin Simmons Named Highest-Graded Safety in NFL

Following the 2019 regular season, PFF named Simmons as the highest-graded safety in the NFL with a grade of 90.8.

2020-03-13
Franchise Tag Placed on Justin Simmons

The Broncos placed the franchise tag on Justin Simmons on March 13, 2020, ensuring that he would remain with the team for at least another season.

2020-07-14
Signing of One-Year Tender

On July 14, 2020, Justin Simmons signed the one-year tender worth $11.441 million, solidifying his contract with the Broncos for the upcoming season.

2020-12-21
Voted to 2021 Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2020, Justin Simmons was voted to the 2021 Pro Bowl, recognizing his outstanding performance and contribution to the team.

2021-03-19
Signing of Contract Extension

On March 19, 2021, Justin Simmons signed a four-year, $61 million contract extension with the Broncos, securing his future with the team.

2022-09-14
Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 14, 2022, Justin Simmons suffered a quad injury and was placed on injured reserve, impacting his participation in the season.

2022-10-02
Justin Simmons' Injury Status for Sunday's Game

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons is uncertain to play in the upcoming game against the Titans due to a knee injury. He was absent from practice on Wednesday but participated in limited capacity for two subsequent days. His availability will be determined on Sunday morning.

2022-11-11
Justin Simmons Injury Update

Justin Simmons is listed as questionable for the game against Tennessee due to a knee injury. His availability is uncertain. Meanwhile, Baron Browning is ruled out for the game.

2022-11-13
Justin Simmons ruled out vs. Titans

Justin Simmons, safety for the Denver Broncos, was ruled out for the game against the Tennessee Titans due to a knee injury.

2023-03-07
Release from the Broncos

On March 7, 2024, after eight seasons with the Broncos, Justin Simmons was released by the team, marking the end of his tenure with the organization.

2023-10-01
Justin Simmons inactive vs. Bears

On October 1, 2023, Justin Simmons was unable to play against the Bears due to a hip injury.

2024-03-07
Release from Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos released Justin Simmons on March 7, 2024, due to financial considerations.

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