Unless he one day returns to the team, former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons will end up locked in at seventh place on the team’s all-time interceptions list. Simmons has recorded double-digit interceptions in each of his first eight seasons in the NFL.
Simmons would have needed four interceptions in 2024 to move into sixth place and five interceptions to pass Champ Bailey to rank fourth. He was ten interceptions away from tying Bill Thompson’s third-place total (40 INTs). Steve Foley (44) ranks No. 1 in franchise history, followed by Goose Gonsoulin (43).
At his current pace of 0.25 interceptions per game, Simmons could have passed Foley to rank No. 1 on the team’s all-time list within 60 games. That would have been three and a half seasons from now midway through the 2027 campaign. If he played that long, Simmons would be 34 years old and in his 12th season.
Hall of Fame safety John Lynch was 37 years old when he retired, so playing until 34 certainly seems to be within reach for Simmons if he stays healthy, but the safety no longer players in Denver.
Here’s a quick list of the top ten players on the Broncos’ all-time interceptions list.
1
Steve Foley: 44 interceptions (1976-1986)
2
Goose Gonsoulin: 43 interceptions (1960-1966)
3
Bill Thompson: 40 interceptions (1969-1981)
4
Champ Bailey: 34 interceptions (2004-2013)
5
Tyrone Braxton: 34 interceptions (1987-1999)
6
Mike Harden: 33 interceptions (1980-1988)
7
Justin Simmons: 30 interceptions (2016-2023)
8
Dennis Smith: 30 interceptions (1981-1994)
9
Louis Wright: 26 interceptions (1975-1986)
10
Steve Atwater: 24 interceptions (1989-1998)
