Justin Simmons Retires: A Broncos Legend's Career

0:00On April 29th, former Denver Bronco Safety, Justin Simmons called it a career on Wednesday, retiring at age 32. That's exactly 10 years after the team drafted him in the third round out of Boston College back in 2016. A four-time second team all pro, and two-time pro bowler, he leaves as one of Denver's standout defensive backs. He locked down the secondary for eight seasons in Denver before jumping to the Atlanta Falcons for the 2024 campaign, where he snagged two picks. Fans hit social media hard with reactions, praising his leadership as a team captain and three-time Walter Payton, NFL, Men of the Year nominee. His impact stretched beyond the field, cementing him as a Bronco's legend and seventh on their all-time interceptions list. Digging into the numbers, Simmons wrapped with 32 career picks, 6,066 tackles, 71 pass breakups, five force fumbles, four and a half sacks, and one pick six over 134 games.

1:02The lead bids farewell to a true pro who redefined safety play in the mile high, leaving fans grateful for the memories.