Atlanta Falcons defensive back Justin Simmons (hamstring) will not suit up on Sunday according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Simmons logged two limited practice sessions earlier in the week but was downgraded to a non-participant on Friday. The 30-year-old safety will now set his sights on returning in Week 9 to face the Dallas Cowboys. Through seven games, Simmons has tallied 28 total tackles with one interception. As a result, IDP managers should expect Richie Grant to see an uptick in snaps.
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 7 game on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Seahawks. Simmons didn't practice on Wednesday but was limited on Thursday and Friday before picking up a questionable tag on the final injury report. The 30-year-old won't end up missing a game after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 6 win over the division-rival Carolina Panthers. It's good news for the Falcons defense as they take on a talented group of Seahawks receivers this weekend. Simmons will start at strong safety for Atlanta. In his first year with the team in six games played, the two-time Pro Bowler has 23 tackles (10 solo), one interception and two pass breakups. Against a potent Seahawks offense, fantasy managers should be fading Atlanta's defense/special teams unit in fantasy.
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) is expected to suit up for Week 7 despite being listed as questionable coming into this game. Simmons has missed time in practice this week, but appears to still be in good enough shape to play. The All-Pro safety has 23 tackles, one tackle for loss, and one interception in six games this season. The absence of Simmons would likely mean that Richie Grant would get the start at strong safety. The loss of Simmons would be a significant hit to this secondary, but it sounds like Simmons is in line to play.
The Atlanta Falcons are signing free-agent safety Justin Simmons to a one-year deal. It has been a wild 24 hours for the Falcons. They traded for frustrated pass-rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. Now, they make another upgrade on defense by adding two-time Pro Bowler Simmons into the mix. It'll be a one-year deal worth $8 million, so a low-risk move for Atlanta. He's coming off a season where he recorded 70 tackles, eight pass defended and three interceptions in 15 games with the Denver Broncos. Simmons will be an immediate upgrade to the quickly improving Falcons defense.
Veteran free-agent and former All-Pro safety Justin Simmons is set to meet with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 30-year-old has been patient this offseason after being released by the Denver Broncos following an eight-year career with the organization that included four All-Pro selections and two Pro Bowl nods. His 30 interceptions since entering the league in 2016 lead all players. The Saints have shown a willingness to sign aging players to generous deals, and if he lands in the Big Easy, he'll team up with fellow former All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu.
Veteran free-agent safety Justin Simmons remains unsigned following his release by the Denver Broncos on March 7. Free agency has been open for roughly four months, but the four-time All-Pro selection is still waiting for the right fit, and he is remaining patient. "Who knows? I could sign tomorrow, I could sign two weeks into camp, I could sign the first game of the season. You just never know how these things go," Simmons said. "So, it's caused me to slow down and give up control because it's not in my control." The 2016 third-round pick out of Boston College has collected 603 tackles, 4.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, 30 interceptions (most since 2016), and 64 pass deflections in 118 games. While the 30-year-old likely isn't in his prime anymore, he can contribute to a win-now team.
The Tennessee Titans are looking to add to their secondary this offseason. The organization is reportedly showing interest in free agent safety Justin Simmons. The two-time Pro Bowler was recently released by the Denver Broncos in a cap-saving move. It had nothing to do with his ability as he registered 70 tackles and three interceptions last season. Simmons still has plenty left in the tank and he should have a fairly strong market. The Titans were reportedly interested in C.J. Gardner-Johnson before he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, the Titans will go to Plan B, but Simmons is a great second option.
The Denver Broncos are releasing All-Pro safety Justin Simmons ahead of free agency. The move is one of the big surprises of the offseason thus far, but the organization has significant cap issues. His release will save the team $14.5 million on the cap. Originally a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Simmons has been named to two Pro Bowl rosters and four All-Pro teams. Since entering the league, his 30 interceptions lead all players. Now, he's set to become a free agent in a loaded safety class that includes Kevin Byard, Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, Jordan Poyer, and more.
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (hip) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Tuesday. This was likely a designed limited day for Simmons, who missed Week 3 and Week 4 with a hip issue. After missing two games, he returned to the field in Week 5 and logged five tackles on 100% of the Broncos' defensive snaps. The former Pro Bowler will have one more chance to practice in full before the team faces off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Assuming he had no setbacks, Simmons should be on track to suit up.
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (hip) was able to practice in full on Friday after two limited practice sessions earlier in the week and he's been removed from the final Week 5 injury report. Simmons has missed the last two games but will return to give Denver's secondary a big boost against a Jets offense that has plenty of question marks with quarterback Zach Wilson under center. The Broncos defense will also have outside linebacker Frank Clark (hip) and inside linebacker Josey Jewell (hip) available this week. The 29-year-old Simmons probably isn't worth starting as a defensive back in IDP leagues this week, but his return is notable for a struggling Broncos defense that is looking like a potential streaming unit in fantasy this week.
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