After signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons last August, veteran safety Justin Simmons is now scheduled to become a free agent in March.
Simmons, 31, was asked after Atlanta’s season wrapped up if he wants to re-sign with the Falcons in 2025. There was no immediate “I’d like to.” Rather, the safety sounded noncommittal on his status in Atlanta.
“That’s a really good question,” Simmons said, via Terrin Waack of the Falcons’ official website. “It’s hard. Honestly, I haven’t even thought about it. The mindset coming into [Week 18] was, we’re going to take care of business … [and make the playoffs]. So, I honestly haven’t given that a thought.”
Safety Justin Simmons was asked in the postgame locker room last night whether he wants to stay with the Falcons in 2025: “Man, I love it in Atlanta. … The locker room is unique. There’s really great leadership. This place is in really good hands.”
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— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) January 6, 2025
Simmons did go on to say that he loved Atlanta and he said the team is in good hands, but he did not specifically say that he wants to return. Make of that what you will.
Meanwhile, former Denver Broncos safety and ex-Simmons teammate Su’a Cravens has hinted on social media that Simmons is open to returning to the Broncos. Brandon Jones had an excellent season in 2024 but P.J. Locke struggled, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Denver add a safety in 2025.
Perhaps a reunion with the Broncos could be in play for Simmons. NFL free agency will begin on March 12.
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