Broncos, Justin Simmons agree to four-year, $61M deal

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Broncos, Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons agree to four-year, $61 million deal

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Mar 19, 2021 12:58 PM ET

Justin Simmons is now the highest-paid safety in football.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Denver Broncos signed Simmons to a four-year, $61 million deal on Friday. The deal includes $35 million guaranteed.

Broncos and franchise safety Justin Simmons now have reached agreement on a record 4-year, $61 million-dollar deal that includes $35 million in guaranteed money, per sources. @AllbrightNFL initially reported the numbers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Simmons has been great in Vic Fangio's defense, earning his first Pro Bowl selection in 2020. The 27-year-old had five interceptions, one fumble recovery, 96 tackles and three tackles for a loss.

Before Simmons put pen to paper on his new contract, Arizona Cardinals star Budda Baker was the NFL's highest-paid safety with a $59 million deal, per Over The Cap.

The Broncos have many more decisions to make on defense with several players needing new deals, including Jeremiah Attaochu and DeMarcus Walker, among others.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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