Justin Simmons Fantasy

The Denver Broncos officially placed their franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons on Friday, according to a source. This was an expected move, and the two sides will now try to work out a long-term contract extension. Simmons, 26, is a huge part of Denver's defense, and secondary in particular, especially with cornerback Chris Harris Jr. set to hit the open market once free agency begins. The former third-round pick in 2016 has topped 90 tackles each of the last two seasons and had a career-high four interceptions in 16 games in 2019. In four seasons with Denver, Simmons has 288 total tackles, two sacks, 11 interceptions and one touchdown. He's put himself on the IDP map.

Mar. 13th • 2:01 PM

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons said in an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday that he expects to receive the franchise tag. Over the Cap estimates that the tag for safeties this year will be worth $12.7 million. Simmons is hoping that he'll be able to work out a long-term deal by the deadline of July 15 if the Broncos put the tag on him. The former third-round pick on 2016 is developing into one of the better safeties in the league. The 26-year-old had 93 tackles (65 solo)and a career-high four interceptions over a full season in 2019. Simmons has had 90-plus total tackles each of the last two seasons and should remain in Denver for the long-term.

Feb. 25th • 1:47 AM

Denver Broncos president John Elway said the team's goal is to re-sign safety Justin Simmons. "We want him back," Elway said. The Broncos could place the franchise tag on Simmons in a worst-case scenario, but they'd prefer to lock down the emerging safety with a long-term contract. Along with cornerback Chris Harris Jr., Simmons was a big reason why Denver's secondary tightened up throughout the season. The 26-year-old has 90-plus tackles in each of the last two years, and he also managed a career-high four interceptions in 2019.

Dec. 30th • 6:38 PM