Howie Roseman Wants to Build Incredible Safety Duo with Broncos Superstar

Philadelphia, PA – March 23, 2025, 08:50 PM PDT
Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman is reportedly targeting a blockbuster signing of former Denver Broncos superstar safety Justin Simmons, aiming to create a formidable safety duo alongside rising star Reed Blankenship, sources told ESPN late Sunday. The potential acquisition would bolster the Eagles’ secondary, which has been depleted following the departure of C.J. Gardner-Johnson earlier this offseason.

Simmons, 31, is a top unrestricted free agent after eight standout seasons with the Broncos and a brief stint with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, where he recorded 3 interceptions and 8 pass breakups. With a career total of 30 interceptions, 64 pass breakups, and four Second-team All-Pro selections (2019-2022), Simmons has earned a reputation as a “superstar” among NFL analysts and fans (web ID: 7, 12). Despite being in his 9th season, his proven playmaking ability and leadership make him a prime target for Roseman, who has a history of turning veteran talents into defensive cornerstones.

The Eagles’ secondary desperately needs reinforcement after trading Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans on March 11, leaving Reed Blankenship and the injury-prone Sydney Brown as the primary safeties. Simmons’ potential arrival would add a dynamic veteran presence, with his 2023 season (3 interceptions, 7 pass breakups) showcasing his ability to create turnovers. Paired with Blankenship, who recorded 3 interceptions and 11 pass breakups in 2024, the duo could become one of the league’s most formidable safety tandems (web ID: 14).

Roseman’s interest in Simmons aligns with his strategy in a “reset year” following the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory. With $18.125 million in cap space, the GM has the flexibility to offer Simmons a competitive deal, estimated at around $10-12 million per year, while prioritizing value and experience—a formula that worked with past signings like Mekhi Becton and Zack Baun (web ID: 12). Eagles fans on X are buzzing with anticipation, with one posting, “Howie bringing in a Broncos superstar like Simmons to pair with Blankenship? Our secondary would be unstoppable!” If Roseman can land Simmons, the Eagles’ defense could take a major step toward securing another championship run.