Justin Simmons

Atlanta Falcons, Free Safety
Age: 31y-1m-4d (Nov 19, 1993)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Boston College
Drafted: Round 3 (#98 overall), 2016
Agent(s): Todd France (Athletes First)
2024 Cap Hit

$4,333,333

2024 Cash

$7,500,000

Career Earnings

$70,202,947

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Justin Simmons signed a 1 year , $7,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $4,750,000 signing bonus, $7,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000. In 2024, Simmons will earn a base salary of $2,750,000 and a signing bonus of $4,750,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,333,333 and a dead cap value of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,500,000
Total GTD:
$7,500,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 31 $4,333,333 1.70% $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000
2025 32
Void
UFA
$3,166,668 1.16% - $7,500,000 $3,166,668
2026
Void
$1,583,334 0.54% - $7,500,000 -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 31 $2,750,000 $1,583,333 $4,333,333 1.70% $7,500,000
2025 32
Void
UFA
- $1,583,333 $3,166,668 1.16% $3,166,668
2026
Void
- $1,583,334 $1,583,334 0.54% -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2024 31 $2,750,000 $4,750,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000
2025 32
Void
- - - $7,500,000 -
2026 33
Void
- - - $7,500,000 -
Contract Notes

  • Fully Guaranteed
  • 1st Team All-Pro: $500,000
  • 2025-2026 years automatically void 23 days before the start of the 2025 league year

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2024 Franchise Tag Extension

Justin Simmons signed a 4 year , $61,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $15,000,000 signing bonus, $35,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,250,000. In 2024, Simmons will earn a base salary of $14,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $18,250,000 and a dead cap value of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $61,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$15,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$32,100,000
Total GTD:
$35,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2021-2021 Franchise Tag

Justin Simmons signed a 1 year , $13,729,200 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $13,729,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,729,200
Average Salary:
$13,729,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020 Franchise Tag

Justin Simmons signed a 1 year , $11,441,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $11,441,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,441,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,441,000
Average Salary:
$11,441,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$11,441,000
Total GTD:
$11,441,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2016-2019 Rookie

Justin Simmons signed a 4 year , $3,069,552 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $645,420 signing bonus, $645,420 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $767,388.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,069,552
Average Salary:
$767,388
Signing Bonus:
$645,420
GTD at Sign:
$645,420
Total GTD:
$645,420
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$70,202,947

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2016 23
Active
$1,095,420
$1,095,420
2017 24
Injured
$521,768
$1,617,188
2018 25
Active
$1,052,951
$2,670,139
2019 26
Active
$2,040,000
$4,710,139
2020 27
Active
$11,492,808
$16,202,947
2021 28
Active
$17,000,000
$33,202,947
All NFL (2nd)
2022 29
Active
$15,100,000
$48,302,947
All NFL (2nd)
2023 30
Active
$14,400,000
$62,702,947
Afc Pro Bowl:FS All NFL (2nd)
2024 31
Active
$7,500,000
$70,202,947
Total      
$70,202,947
$70,202,947
Total
$70,202,947

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $46,554,769 $15,645,420 - - $42,000 $460,759 $62,702,947
1 $2,750,000 $4,750,000 - - - - $7,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2016
23
$450,000
$645,420
$1,095,420
$1,095,420
2017
24
$508,769
$13,000
$521,768
$1,617,188
2018
25
$630,000
$14,000
$408,951
$1,052,951
$2,670,139
2019
26
$2,025,000
$15,000
$2,040,000
$4,710,139
2020
27
$11,441,000
$51,808
$11,492,808
$16,202,947
2021
28
$2,000,000
$15,000,000
$17,000,000
$33,202,947
2022
29
$15,100,000
$15,100,000
$48,302,947
2023
30
$14,400,000
$14,400,000
$62,702,947
2024
31
$2,750,000
$4,750,000
$7,500,000
$70,202,947
Total
$49,304,769
$20,395,420
$42,000
$460,759
$70,202,947
$70,202,947
Total
$49,304,769
$20,395,420
$42,000
$460,759
$70,202,947

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $46,554,769 $15,645,420 - - $42,000 $460,759 $62,702,947
1 $2,750,000 $4,750,000 - - - - $7,500,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2022 DEN 2 - 5 Thigh
2017 DEN 15 - 17 Ankle
  • Sep 27, 2024 Fined $22,511 Impermissible use of the helmet against Kansas City (KC)
  • Aug 15, 2024 Signed a 1 year $7.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 07, 2024 Released by Denver (DEN), clearing $14.5M of cap
  • Nov 25, 2022 Fined $15,914 Hit to a defenseless receiver against Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 04, 2022 Fined $10,609 Taunting against Jacksonville (JAX)
  • Oct 12, 2021 Fined $10,300 Facemask against Baltimore (BAL)
  • Mar 19, 2021 Signed a 4 year $61 million contract extension with Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 05, 2021 Offered a 1 year $13.73 million franchise tag by Denver (DEN)
  • Mar 13, 2020 Signed a 1 year $11.441 million franchise tag by Denver (DEN)
  • Nov 23, 2018 Fined $53,482 Helmet to helmet hit against Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Nov 03, 2017 Fined $24,309 Hit to a defenseless receiver against Demarcus Robinson (KC)
  • May 13, 2016 Signed a 4 year $3.069 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Apr 29, 2016 Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 3 (#98 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 27, 2024 Impermissible use of the helmet against Kansas City (KC) $22,511
Nov 25, 2022 Hit to a defenseless receiver against Las Vegas (LV) $15,914
Nov 04, 2022 Taunting against Jacksonville (JAX) $10,609
Oct 12, 2021 Facemask against Baltimore (BAL) $10,300
Nov 23, 2018 Helmet to helmet hit against Los Angeles (LAC) $53,482
Nov 03, 2017 Hit on a defenseless receiver against Demarcus Robinson (KC) $24,309
Fines: 6 $137,125
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 ATL 13 13 810 89.60 0 47 25 22 0 2
2023 DEN 15 15 917 81.20 1 70 53 17 2 3
2022 DEN 12 12 809 92.90 0 69 42 27 3 6
2021 DEN 17 17 1,084 99.80 2 80 60 20 0 5
2020 DEN 16 16 1,088 100.00 0 96 77 19 0 5
2019 DEN 16 16 1,081 100.00 0 93 65 28 0 4
2018 DEN 16 16 1,077 100.00 0 97 71 26 0 3
2017 DEN 13 13 737 92.40 1 68 49 19 0 2
2016 DEN 13 3 296 26.00 1 29 25 4 0 2
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