The Broncos started their march toward salary cap compliance Thursday morning with a foundational change.
The club is releasing Pro Bowl safety and franchise stalwart Justin Simmons, multiple sources confirmed to The Post.
Simmons had played his entire career in Denver since getting drafted in the third round of the 2016 draft. He has either been named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press or made the Pro Bowl in each of the past five seasons and in 2023 grabbed both of those recognitions.
Not only that, but Simmons became a deeply rooted part of the Denver community through his foundation and his work, particularly with at-risk youth.
Simmons, however, had reached the final year of his contract in 2024. He had an $18.25 million salary cap figure and no guaranteed money left on his deal. Releasing him saves Denver $14.5 million on its salary cap.
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