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Justin Simmons Has 'No Bad Blood' with Sean Payton After Broncos Departure, Hopes to Join Playoff Contender

DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 10 – Justin Simmons praised Denver Broncos' youthful roster for quickly embracing Sean Payton's system, while rookie QB Bo Nix led Denver to 10 wins and a playoff berth in 2024.

  • After spending eight seasons with the Denver Broncos, Justin Simmons was released in 2024 and subsequently agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Simmons prioritized joining a playoff contender, but the Falcons missed the postseason while the Broncos snapped an eight-year playoff drought without him.
  • Despite his departure, Simmons stressed he has no bad blood with Broncos coach Sean Payton and praised both Payton and the Walton-Penner ownership group.
  • The 31-year-old two-time Pro Bowler topped the league in interceptions in 2022 with six and is now more selective about joining a team with genuine championship aspirations.
  • As a free agent approaching training camp, Simmons remains a high-profile veteran likely seeking a short-term deal that offers postseason opportunity.
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NFLTradeRumors.co broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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