With that extravagant dead cap hit on Russell Wilson, the Broncos cleared their roster.
denver It was announced that it was released on Thursday. Second-team All-Pro safety Justin Simmons makes a move that saves the team $14.5 million in cap space. According to NFL.com.
Simmons is currently one of the top free agent safeties along with the Giants’ Xavier McKinnie.
“Justin Simmons’ impact as a Denver Bronco goes far beyond his exceptional play during his eight seasons with our organization,” the Broncos said in a statement on its website. “In addition to growing into an All-Pro and team captain, Justin is dedicated to uplifting others and using his influence for positive change, and is one of our eternal Walter Payton N.F.L. He became Man of the Year.”
The Broncos are in the tough position of trying to survive a historic $85 million in dead money (including $35.4 million this year) after finally releasing Wilson later this month. According to Spotrac.com.
spot rack Denver is wearing a cap Even after releasing Simmons, there will be $3.75 million in dead money.
Simmons, 30, has earned second-team All-Pro honors three years in a row and is still a good player, but the Broncos believe paying an aging safety premium would be a wise move in their rebuild. I felt that it was not.
Simmons should be attractive to candidates who need help in the secondary, including the Lions, Packers, Eagles and possibly the Giants.
He led the NFL in interceptions in 2022 and made two Pro Bowls.
In a statement, the Broncos thanked the former Boston University pick in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft for all his work in the community during his eight years with the team.
Simmons was the team’s longest-tenured player.
“Justin will always be a Bronco, and we thank him for his outstanding attitude on behalf of our organization on and off the field,” the Broncos said in a statement. “We wish Justin, his wife Taryn, and their children Laney, Shay, and Kyler all the best in their future endeavors.”
