The Atlanta Falcons thought moves to acquire Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons would be tipping points -- but they weren't, general manager Terry Fontenot said.

In truth, just maybe the free agent addition of safety Justin Simmons during ... the door on a second year with the Falcons. "Man, I love it in Atlanta," Simmons said as the season wrapped up.

The Atlanta Falcons signed 4-time second-team All-Pro safety Justin Simmons during the 2024 preseason. While that move solidified the back end of Atlanta's defense, it didn't have as great of an ...

The Atlanta Falcons have 22 unrestricted ... ended but said he has enjoyed his time with the Falcons. The Falcons paid the 31-year-old Simmons $7.5 million for one season of work.

Do you bring back Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons ... I love it in Atlanta,” Simmons said. “I think things are trending in the right direction.” Simmons believes the Falcons will be ...

Simmons joined the Falcons in mid-August after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Broncos, playing in at least 16 contests for the first time since 2021. The safety has now ...

We Did Not Come Out to Play Today on Defense' ATLANTA -- Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons didn't go to the playoffs during his eight-year stint with the Denver Broncos. He signed with the ...

Simmons recorded six total tackles ... making key plays for the Falcons' defense. Expect the Boston College product to remain Atlanta's top strong safety in Week 18, when the Falcons face the ...

At the end of the 2023 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had won their third straight NFC South title, with a 9-8 record that ...

Perhaps nothing better summarizes the year of both Judon and Simmons -- fair contributions, but not to the level they, or the Falcons, expected. And for that, it's fair to consider Atlanta's moves ...