Broncos Re-sign P.J. Locke to Two-Year, $7 Million Deal Following Simmons' Departure

The agreement with Locke, expected to start in 2024, comes after the Broncos released Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons.

P.J. Locke, stepping into a likely starting role, agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with the Denver Broncos.
Locke's performance in 2023, with 53 tackles, two forced fumbles, and three sacks, positions him as a key player in the Broncos' defense.
The deal provides salary cap flexibility for the Broncos, who have made several moves, including trading wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns.
Locke and Caden Sterns are projected to be Denver's starting safeties in 2024, with Sterns recovering from a torn patella tendon.
The Broncos' secondary, with Locke expected to play a significant role, allowed just 191.9 passing yards per game in 2023, ranking ninth in the NFL.