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Justin Simmons Retires as a Denver Bronco 10 Years After Being Drafted

The Broncos plan to honor the two-time Pro Bowl safety at a home game this fall.

Overview

  • Simmons, who announced his decision Wednesday in a Broncos video, is retiring from the NFL as a member of Denver on the 10th anniversary of his draft day.
  • He spent eight seasons with the Broncos, was released in March 2024, played for Atlanta that year, and sat out 2025 before calling it a career.
  • The two-time Pro Bowler and four-time second-team All-Pro logged 666 tackles, 32 interceptions, and 134 games across nine seasons.
  • He picked off Patrick Mahomes six times and led the league with six interceptions in 2022.
  • Denver says it will honor him at a game this fall, and he plans to remain connected to the city by attending games as a fan.