3 best free-agent destinations for Broncos Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons
By Lior Lampert
2. Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has hinted at the idea of making a splash trade and turning draft capital into veteran players, but why not make a flashy signing like Simmons that won’t cost any additional assets other than a contract offer?
However, the Packers are cap-strapped as they enter the new league year, which could complicate matters. Green Bay has roughly $12 million in cap space… before they sign quarterback Jordan Love to a contract projected to be worth $200 million.
With their starting safety tandem consisting of 2019 first-round pick Darnell Savage and Jonathan Owens slated to hit unrestricted free agency, Simmons fills a need while simultaneously providing an immediate upgrade to the position.
After being the youngest franchise to win a playoff game since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger in 2023, adding a talented and experienced player like Simmons into the mix to lead the secondary could go a long way for a team that is quickly on the rise.
A defensive backs room consisting of Simmons, Jaire Alexander, and Eric Stokes would be amongst the league’s best, solidifying a defensive unit that boasts a talented front seven led by Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and linebacker Rashan Gary.