The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons and after DeMarcco Hellams injury, it makes more sense than ever.
following the defense's second play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, one of the NFL's best safeties remains available on the free agent market.
"Could Simmons fit with the Falcons? He’s traditionally played a deep safety role, but with All-Pro Jessie Bates roaming center field in Atlanta, Simmons could spend time in the box and work ahead of Richie Grant and DeMarcco Hellams," writes Pro Fotball Network. Simmons, who stands 6-foot-2, 202 pounds, is coming off a productive campaign in which he recorded 70 tackles and three interceptions across 15 games. He's started the last 108 games he's played and would provide another seasoned voice to a unit littered with them.
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