After eight seasons, the Denver Broncos will release a star in safety.

DENVER Justin Simmons, the team’s longest-tenured player and one of the NFL’s best defensive backs, is leaving the Denver

Broncos.

During his eight seasons in Denver, Simmons led the NFL in interceptions with thirty and was selected for two Pro Bowls.

He didn’t miss any games between 2018 and 2021.

Simmons’s four-year contract was up in one year. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Broncos will free up more than

$18 million in salary cap space by releasing him.During his eight seasons in Denver, Simmons led the NFL in interceptions with thirty

and was selected for two Pro Bowls.He didn’t miss any games between 2018 and 2021.Simmons’s four-year contract was up in one

year. The Broncos will avoid having to pay a salary cap of more than $18 million by releasing him.The Broncos released a statement on

Thursday morning that stated, “Justin Simmons’ impact as a Denver Bronco extends far beyond his exceptional play during eight

seasons with our organization.” “We are grateful to Justin for the exceptional way he represented our team both on and off the field.

He will always be a Bronco. We send our best wishes for the future to Justin, his wife Taryn, and their kids, Laney, Shae, and

Kyler.”Each team nominates one player for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which is given to a player who has made

exceptional achievements both on and off the field. Simmons, 30, was a three-time nominee for the honor.

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