Four-time Second-Team All-Pro Justin Simmons is one of the best players remaining on the free agent market. The 30-year-old is still a reliable starter, but Denver couldn’t justify his high cap hit after taking on a record amount of dead money to release Russell Wilson.
Here are the top five free agents who could find their new homes sooner rather than later.
The Denver Broncos parted ways with safety Justin Simmons earlier this offseason, but even with his market appearing rather cool, a reunion doesn't seem to be in order.
On our list of this offseason's Top 100 free agents, only four of the Top 50 are still available. That includes safety Justin Simmons, who was cut by the Broncos in March.
A number of veteran safeties were let go in the lead-in to free agency, and many remain unsigned well after the draft. That includes Justin Simmons, who saw his eight-year Broncos tenure come to an end in March.
The NFL offseason has slowed down a lot since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, there are still quite a few high-profile free agents that are left on the market.
As we near closer to OTA offseason workouts beginning around the league, free agent safety Justin Simmons remains unsigned. The Denver Broncos released Simmons earlier this offseason in order to save $14.5 million in cap space, largely because of the hole they're in over former quarterback Russell Wilson's contract.
The Denver Broncos have gotten themselves into a tricky cap situation. Denver traded significant assets for QB Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks two years ago.
After losing long-time Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, the Dolphins’ secondary needed some help; signing Kendall Fuller and long-time division rival Jordan Poyer went a long way to add leadership and depth to help Jalen Ramsey and Jevon Holland.
Here are three more moves the Titans should make this offseason to get back to contending for a playoff spot.
Vegas should quickly address its roster holes to recapture momentum and snap a two-year playoff drought.
The Philadelphia Eagles handed new contracts to 12 of their own players while adding 14 free agents and nine draft picks in the offseason. The Eagles have been busy, but these moves could make them even better.
The free agent market is starting to heat up, which means it should only be a matter of time before four-time Second-Team All-Pro Justin Simmons finds a new home.
After filling a number of needs this offseason, the Jets should be firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in 2024, but there's still work to be done to get there.
The New York Jets had an impressive NFL Draft, upgrading their offensive line and adding some more offensive weapons for Aaron Rodgers, but they didn’t address the safety position.
As the dust settles on the 2024 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts can breathe easy knowing they finished with nine picks and multiple playmakers in key areas .
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year, $6 million deal this offseason to help secure the safety position on the back end of the secondary.
Many of the big headliners have already signed their respective deals, but there’s still plenty of value left to be had.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year, $6 million deal this offseason, but former Steelers outside linebacker Arthur Moats thinks Pittsburgh should kick the tires on former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons.
The Philadelphia Eagles were quite busy in free agency last month, signing running back Saquon Barkley and edge rusher Bryce Huff to headline their haul.
After losing Xavier McKinney to the Green Bay Packers in free agency, the Giants have a major need at safety.
Justin Simmons is considered one of the top free-agent safeties available, and he could fit well with the Steelers. However, Ramon Foster doesn't see it that way.
The Green Bay Packers might be wise to kick the tires on free-agent safety Justin Simmons.
The Denver Broncos have moved on from another notable veteran.
The list of veteran safeties who will be available in free agency continues to grow.
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