Broncos Cut Pro Bowl Safety Justin Simmons in Cost-Saving Move

The release of Justin Simmons, saving $14.5 million against the cap, marks a significant shift for the Broncos amidst a wider NFL trend of undervaluing safeties.

The Denver Broncos have released two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, saving $14.5 million against the salary cap.
Simmons, the team's longest-tenured player, has been a cornerstone of the Broncos' defense since being drafted in 2016, accumulating the most interceptions (30) of any player since then.
The move is part of a broader trend in the NFL, where teams are prioritizing other positions over safeties, leading to a surplus of talent in the free agent market.
Simmons' release follows the Broncos' decision to cut quarterback Russell Wilson, resulting in a record $85 million dead cap hit.
Potential landing spots for Simmons include the Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders, and Indianapolis Colts, with the Eagles' significant cap space and need for secondary improvement making them a strong contender.