Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons made the Associated Press second-team All-Pro squad for the 2019 NFL season. Jets safety Jamal Adams and Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick made the first team. Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu also made the first team, listed as a “defensive back.”
Former Broncos outside linebacker Shaq Barrett made the second-team defense as an edge rusher and Denver linebacker Von Miller and defensive back Chris Harris each received one vote at their respective positions.
Simmons is just the fifth safety in franchise history to earn AP All-Pro recognition, joining Steve Atwater (three times), Brian Dawkins (one time), Dennis Smith (one time) and Billy Thompson (one time).
Simmons was also named to Pro Football Focus’ first-team All-Pro squad this week. The safety’s two All-Pro nods emphasize how ridiculous it is that Simmons isn’t even an alternate for the Pro Bowl.
Simmons will become a free agent in March. Denver plans to bring him back, either on a franchise tag or multi-year contract extension.
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