Rumors fly after Justin Simmons rocks city-specific hat at youth camp

Justin Simmons isn't used to free agency. A third-round pick out of Boston College in 2016, he spent his entire eight-year career with the Denver Broncos. That won't be the case in year nine, however, as the franchise released him in March to save $18.25 million.

Simmons, who signed a four-year, $61 million deal in 2021was considered one of the best safeties in the NFL during his prime. His performance dropped some in 2023 but he still played at a Pro Bowl level, making the lack of interest from NFL teams surprising.

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Perhaps his wait is coming to an end, or at least he's gotten the rumor mill moving once again. Simmons released a video from his 'Justin Simmons Foundation Youth Football Camp' and was seen wearing the same hat made famous by Dak Prescott.

Free agent Justin Simmons sporting a Dallas hat from @TrueBrvnd at his annual ‘Justin Simmons Foundation Youth football camp.’

Simmons would be an excellent addition to the Cowboys secondary…just saying 🤟pic.twitter.com/zXKUE3uaFX
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) July 13, 2024

True Brvnd makes the unique hat with the upside-down "Dallas" and had a limited edition release in 2023 signed by Dak.

. @dak x @truebrvnd

This Friday at 11AM CST we are releasing these limited edition Dak Prescott signature caps.

Each cap will have Dak’s signature embroidered on the side and some caps will have a hand signed autographed.

🎥: @pressplaytx pic.twitter.com/Vs5rJ8J26a
— TRUE BRVND (@TrueBrvnd) May 25, 2023

Simmons will turn 31 in November which might be the reason for hesitation from teams. Despite his age, he still had 70 tackles with eight pass defenses and three interceptions. The year prior, he had 69 tackles, seven pass defenses, and led the league with six picks.

The only question in Dallas would be where he fits. The Cowboys didn't re-sign Jayron Kearse, but they still have Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson, Markquese Bell, and Juanyeh Thomas. Unless they want to push one of their up-and-coming young safeties down the depth chart, these rumors might not go too far.

Former NFL Denver Broncos Safety Justin Simmons holds the Justin Simmons Free Florida Youth Football Camp on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at South Fork High School in Stuart. More than 200 children ages 6 through 17 from around the Treasure Coast participated in the action-filled camp, along with several NFL Football members and local coaches, ending with autograph and photo session. | ERIC HASERT/TCPALM / USA TODAY NETWORK

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