Justin Simmons Fantasy

While the Denver Broncos long-term extension with safety Justin Simmons isn't quite finalized just yet, it's expected that he will become the league's highest-paid safety and first safety in the NFL to make over $15 million per season, according to sources. The move comes after the team placed the franchise tag on him for the second straight season. The contract is reportedly a four-year, $61 million deal, with $35 million in guarantees. The 27-year-old graded out as the eighth-best safety in 2020, per Pro Football Focus. He was a Pro Bowler for the first time in his career last season, when he had 96 combined tackles (77 solo), a career-high five interceptions, nine passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Simmons is in play as a starting defensive back on a weekly basis in IDP leagues.

Mar. 19th • 12:01 PM

The Denver Broncos are interested in getting a long-term deal done with impending free-agent safety Justin Simmons, but he will be a candidate for the franchise tag for the second straight season if a multi-year contract isn't worked out before the March 9 deadline. If he's tagged again, the two sides would have until mid-July to strike a long-term deal. Denver doesn't want to let the All-Pro safety go after he finished with 96 total tackles, a career-high five interceptions and nine passes defensed. Simmons has recorded nine interceptions in the last two seasons and has 16 in his five-year career to this point. The 27-year-old finished as a top-10 fantasy defensive back in 2020 and should be in play as a starter at the position again next year in IDP formats.

Mar. 4th • 4:29 PM

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons accepted his franchise tender on Friday and is expected to sign it this weekend, according to sources. A third-round pick in 2016, the 26-year-old played at a Pro Bowl level in 2019 and was tied for second on the team with 93 tackles. Simmons led the team with four interceptions and 15 passes defensed and was named an All-Pro for his efforts. Re-signing Simmons to a long-term deal will require elite money, with the five highest-paid safeties in the league all having contracts that average between $14 million and $14.6 million. He could be just as good or better in his second season with Vic Fangio at the helm, and Simmons is in the picture as a starting defensive back in IDP leagues.

Jul. 10th • 2:13 PM