While former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons never quite lived up to the then-record four-year, $61 million contract he signed in 2021, he was never a complete disappointment either.

Simmons earned his second Pro Bowl selection last season and was a second-team All-Pro selection in both 2022 and 2021. He finished his 2023 campaign with 70 tackles, a sack, three interceptions and an 89.1 opposing passer rating.

While the 30-year-old safety might not be a clearly better player than Gilmore at this point in their respective careers, he gets the nod in our rankings because of the lingering free-agent landscape.

Simply put, the gap between Simmons and the rest of the safety market is quite substantial.

That’s why Simmons should be high on the Ravens’ wish list. Baltimore has two solid starters in Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams, but it regularly used a three-deep rotation in 2023. The Ravens, who lost Geno Stone in free agency, are apparently looking to maintain that formula and have been hunting for more safety depth.

The Ravens recently brought in Jamal Adams for a visit. However, Simmons’ status as a deep playmaking safety makes him an even better fit for Baltimore.

The Eagles should also consider bringing in Simmons, even after bringing back safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. Reed Blankenship (99.9 opposing passer rating) was mostly just OK last season, and Philly could use more help on the back end.

Simmons’ penchant for game-changing plays would be huge for the Eagles defense, and he would bring some schematic familiarity. Vic Fangio was Denver’s head coach in 2020, when Simmons earned his first career Pro Bowl nod.

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