Justin Simmons, Broncos agree on record long-term deal

Star safety Justin Simmons and the Denver Broncos have agreed to a record long-term deal.

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

The agreement is for a record four-year, $61 million deal that includes $35 million in guaranteed money.

This makes Simmons the NFL’s highest-paid safety and first safety in the NFL to make over $15 million per year.

While the Justin Simmons contract is not final yet, it is expected he will become the NFL’s highest-paid safety and first safety in the NFL to make over $15 million per year, per sources. https://t.co/xckt0h2XzG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

The Broncos placed the franchise tag on Simmons for the second consecutive season in early March with the intention of signing him to a long-term deal.

Simmons made his breakthrough in 2018 with 97 tackles and three interceptions and followed up the next season with 93 tackles and four interceptions.