Longtime Broncos S Justin Simmons retiring at 32

Field Level Media|published: 04/29/2026, 10:42am EDT

Oct 29, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) reacts after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons is announcing his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons.

The two-time Pro Bowl selection played for Denver from 2016-23 and spent 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons before sitting out the 2025 season.

The Broncos planned a press conference with Simmons, 32, at noon local time Wednesday in Englewood, Colo.

Simmons recorded 32 interceptions -- at least two picks in every season -- with 71 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 4.5 sacks and 666 tackles in 134 games (124 starts).

He shared the NFL lead with a career-high six interceptions in 2022 and returned an interception for a 65-yard touchdown in Denver's Week 13 game at Miami in 2017. He is tied for seventh in Broncos history with 30 career interceptions.

--Field Level Media