Report: Broncos could franchise tag Justin Simmons

Though both sides want to get a deal done, contract talks between safety Justin Simmons and the Broncos have yet to become serious, as Mike Klis of 9News.com reports. The franchise tag remains a possibility, and Simmons has indicated that he would be open to playing out the 2020 season under the tag. Either way, he stands to make a handsome raise over the $2.025M he pocketed in 2019, the final year of his rookie deal. The franchise tag is estimated to check in at $12.735M, and Simmons would probably earn at least that much on a yearly basis if he and Denver can come to terms on a long-term pact. Simmons and the Broncos engaged in extension talks before the 2019 season started, but the former third-round pick bet on himself and won. He notched a career-high four interceptions to go along with 15 passes defensed and 93 total tackles. He also provides the type of versatility that head coach Vic Fangio covets, which allowed him to play every single defensive snap for the second consecutive year. Interestingly, S

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