The Jamal Adams deal may start a domino effect regarding contracts for veteran safeties who still find themselves on the market. In that event, Justin Simmons will be worth watching closely; the former Broncos Pro Bowler is the most decorated safety available, and he could generate a market amongst contending teams. 
To little surprise, a report from Thursday night indicated many teams around the league consider Simmons to be the top free agent with training camps not far away. A number of suitors could put in competitive offers as a result, and the 30-year-old can afford to hold out for a relatively lucrative offer. As could be expected, though, Simmons also has his eyes on a 2024 Super Bowl run as he considers his options.
“We’re just playing the long game here. I think ultimately we’re going to end up where we’re wanted and where we’re valued,” he said, via Bradey King of Denver7. “I’ve always said from the jump that I want to play for a contender, and I feel like I can be the missing piece for a lot of teams to get them over the hump.”
Simmons has racked up 30 interceptions since entering the league in 2016, the most in the NFL during that span. He has earned second-team All-Pro acclaim in four of the past five seasons, but he was one of many aging safeties who were let go this spring in cost-cutting moves. A reunion with the Broncos should not be expected, though a number of other teams could show interest in the coming days and weeks.
The Boston College alum indicated that nothing is considered imminent regarding an agreement, but it would come as no surprise if he had a deal in place before training camp. 24 NFL teams currently have over $10MM in cap space, meaning they could feasibly absorb a deal for Simmons while maintaining needed flexibility ahead of the fall. Of those teams, however, many are already at the offseason roster limit, meaning they would need to cut a player to make room for him.
Simmons has amassed over $62MM in career earnings, most of which stems from the $15.25MM-per-year Broncos extension he inked in 2021. A deal of smaller value will no doubt await him when he joins a new team, but his free agency will remain one to monitor in the immediate future.