This sums up the kind of person Justin Simmons was in the Denver community from 2016-2023.
Simmons was scheduled to speak at a church youth group on Thursday evening, a commitment he made before he knew the Broncos would release him. Even after news broke Thursday morning that Denver planned to cut the safety, Simmons kept his commitment to speak on Thursday evening.
Check out the photos from local radio talent Mike Rice:
The day the #Broncos release him, Justin Simmons keeps his commitment to speak at our sons’ youth group at church. Great player. Amazing man. Incredible family. #BroncosCountry will miss you, @jsimms1119 and @tarynsimmons_ . But the best is truly yet to come. 1 Cor. 2:9 pic.twitter.com/SCWrOCfYc8
— Mike Rice (@MikeRice139) March 8, 2024
Simmons released a lengthy statement on social media last night after the news of his release became official. Here’s part of it:
I hope my game and character represented everything it meant to be a Bronco. … I don’t have any regrets over the past 8 seasons, but I’m truly sorry that I couldn’t deliver on getting you back to the post season. I understand it’s a business but as a captain and leader I am disappointed that I won’t see this thing through. I will always love you, Broncos Country.
Simmons is a class act and he will be missed in Denver. We wish him the best wherever he lands next.
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