All-Pro Broncos safety Justin Simmons retires at 32
Denver Broncos All-Pro safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL at age 32, exactly 10 years after being drafted by the team in 2016. His nine-season career included stints with the Broncos and a brief signing with the Atlanta Falcons, though he did not play in the 2025 season. Simmons, known for his on-field performance and community involvement, reflected on his career with gratitude despite never reaching the playoffs with Denver.
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NFL All-Pro Broncos safety Justin Simmons retires at 32 By Christian Arnold Published April 29, 2026, 8:21 p.m. ET Exactly 10 years to the day that Justin Simmons was selected by the Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft, he officially ended his journey in the National Football League. The three-time Man of the Year nominee and Pro Bowl safety announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a career that spanned nine seasons in the Mile High City and another year in Atlanta. “This is beyond my wildest dreams, 10 years ago to the day, walking into the building, eyes [wide] like this, not knowing whose hands I’m shaking, but just wanting to make a difference on the field,” Simmons said during a press conference on Wednesday, per the Denver Gazette.
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