A former Denver Broncos defensive back has hinted that safety Justin Simmons would like to return to his old team.
After spending the first eight years of his career with the Broncos and missing the playoffs in all eight seasons, Simmons was cut this spring and later signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
Denver went on to make the NFL playoffs in 2024 while Atlanta failed to qualify for the postseason. Following that unfortunate turn of events for Simmons, an ex-teammate has hinted that the safety would like to return to the Broncos.
“Been speaking to J the last few weeks… Broncos Country, wouldn’t yal love to see Justin finish his career in Orange & Blue?! 🫣👀 I know that door ain’t closed if Sean wanted to make that call next season … I’m just sayin 🤷🏽♂️ #BroncosCountry,” Su’a Cravens tweeted earlier this week.
Been speaking to J the last few weeks… Broncos Country, wouldn’t yal love to see Justin finish his career in Orange & Blue?! 🫣👀 I know that door ain’t closed if Sean wanted to make that call next season … I’m just sayin 🤷🏽♂️ #BroncosCountry https://t.co/iiv9gk8QVT
— Su’a Cravens (@Channel2Suu) January 7, 2025
Simmons, 31, is scheduled to become a free agent in March. Denver replaced him with Brandon Jones, who had an excellent season in 2024. If Simmons did return in 2025, there would be no guarantee he would have a starting role with the Broncos.
Cravens’ social media posts have not always been accurate over the years, but he is clearly still friends with Simmons. Cravens also correctly reported last summer that Simmons was finalizing a contract with the Falcons. That, of course, proved to be true.
Whether or not Simmons eventually returns to Denver remains to be seen.
