The Atlanta Falcons' injury report for Thursday's practice showed positive steps for defensive back Justin Simmons but furthered skepticism about the availability of two other key defenders.
The first practice report of the week. It’s a new week as the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks prepare for their Week 7 contest. With this being the first practice of the week, we received an outlook on where both teams are health wise.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) took their biggest win of the season Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, topping the Carolina Panthers 38-20 for their third consecutive victory.
Though we can criticize his track record in the draft, we have to give Terry Fontenot his flowers for his work in free agency. Since taking over as the Falcons’ GM, Fontenot’s most notable deals include Kaden Elliss, David Onyemata, Jessie Bates III, Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, and Justin Simmons.
The Atlanta Falcons have one of, if not the best, safety tandems in the NFL. Their four-time second-team All-Pro safety, Justin Simmons, says his teammate he aligns alongside every game is playing at an NFL Defensive Player of the Year caliber level.
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons stood in front of his locker on the left side of the room, sporting a mint green suit in the aftermath of Atlanta's thrilling 36-30 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Falcons and Saints are one of the NFL’s most hate-filled rivalries. It doesn’t have the lore of the Packers and Bears or Steelers and Ravens, but to these two fan bases, it’s nothing but hate.
The Atlanta Falcons started Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs in strong -- and record book-changing -- fashion. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins led a seven-play, 70-yard touchdown drive on the opening series, capped by a 14-yard pass to receiver Drake London, who was uncovered in the endzone.
The Atlanta Falcons have an arduous task yet again in Week 3. On Sunday Night Football, they will face one of the best quarterbacks in the game, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He has undoubtedly made a name for himself as one of the greats in his eight-year career.
After two home victories, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in their first road game of the season. With a matchup on Sunday Night Football coming up, Atlanta is hoping to get a second consecutive upset win in primetime.
When Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons first hit the turf Monday at IBM Performance Field for the team's 11:30 a.m. practice, he stayed with the starting defense -- and as opposed to practices in weeks past, didn't leave until the session ended at 1 p.m.
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn't need to watch the film from the team's July 26 practice to know safety Richie Grant was present at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch.
As significant as Atlanta's additions of outside linebacker Matt Judon and safety Justin Simmons are, what makes them even sweeter for the organization is how much they sting the division-rival Saints.
The Atlanta Falcons very infamously didn't address their defensive shortcomings in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but they're making up for lost time.
The Falcons stayed busy on Thursday, signing the top remaining safety on the market to a deal.
The New York Jets were able to be victorious in their preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, as they won by a score of 20-17. While the preseason doesn’t mean much in terms of wins or losses, it’s always good to see the team get a victory.
Justin Simmons will visit the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday. During his visit, he will encounter some familiar faces who might help sway his decision.
Nick Underhill reports that the Saints are bringing in free agent S Justin Simmons for a tryout on Wednesday. There really hasn’t been a lot of buzz regarding
Justin Simmons remains one of the top free agents still on the market. For the time being, at least, the veteran safety is not a target of the Texans.
The safety position may be one of the biggest questions the Denver Broncos have to find answers to after parting ways with Pro Bowl player Justin Simmons and switching to a younger group with less experience.
Free agent safety Justin Simmons would fit perfectly with the Eagles. So what’s the team waiting for? Maybe they're not the ones waiting.
The Jamal Adams deal may start a domino effect regarding contracts for veteran safeties who are still on the market. In that event, Justin Simmons will be worth watching closely.
The former Broncos standout, who received four second-team All-Pro nods over the past five seasons, has been available for four months now.
It's been 124 days since his release, and former Denver Broncos star Justin Simmons — a four-time second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler — remains at the center line of an infertile NFL free-agent safety market that bears a temperature just north of absolute zero.
The Denver Broncos parted ways with safety Justin Simmons earlier this offseason, but even with his market appearing rather cool, a reunion doesn't seem to be in order.
After losing Xavier McKinney to the Green Bay Packers in free agency, the Giants have a major need at safety.
The Green Bay Packers might be wise to kick the tires on free-agent safety Justin Simmons.
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