Falcons land All-Pro Justin Simmons, potentially forming one of NFL's top safety duos: reports

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Justin Simmons entered the free agent market earlier this offseason after the Denver Broncos released the veteran safety in a cost-saving move.

As training camps around the NFL opened in late July, Simmons continued to search for a new home. But on Thursday, the two-time Pro Bowler appeared to find his new team. Athletes First, which represents Simmons, announced the star defensive back agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

The NFL Network reported that Simmons' contract is worth $8 million, of which $7.5 million is fully guaranteed.

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Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on December 31, 2023, in Denver. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Second-year safety DeMarcco Hellams suffered an injury last week in the Falcons' preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris later said Hellams was expected to miss "significant time."

"DeMarcco got the injury obviously," Morris said. "He's going to miss some significant time, but it's an ankle, so we'll see what that means."

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Simmons would now be paired with Jessie Bates III, who received second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors after his productive 2023 season. The 30-year-old Simmons has an NFL-best 30 interceptions since 2016. He is also the only player in the league to have at least two picks in each of the past eight seasons.

Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos defends in coverage during the game