Broncos, Justin Simmons Agree To Long-Term Deal

DENVER (CBS4) - Justin Simmons is staying in Denver. The Broncos and Simmons agreed to a long-term deal on Friday which will keep him in orange and blue for the next four years.

Jacksonville Jaguars v Denver Broncos — Ryquell Armstead #23 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Justin Simmons #31 at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Simmons played last season under the franchise tag, and was tagged again this off-season, but both Simmons and the Broncos had hoped to get a long-term deal done.

Oakland Raiders v Denver Broncos — Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos at Mile High on Oct. 1, 2017. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Broncos drafted Simmons in the 3rd round of the 2016 draft, and he has been a mainstay in the Broncos secondary ever since.

Denver Broncos v Cincinnati Bengals — Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball after intercepting a pass at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Simmons has started 61 of a possible 66 games over the past four seasons, and in 2020 he led the team with five interceptions, and was third on the team with 96 tackles.

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