Simmons (quadriceps) will likely miss just the minimum of four weeks while on IR, according to the head coach Nathanial Hackett, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons' four-week absence from the Broncos secondary is certainly a negative for the defense, however a minimal stay on IR should at least lessen the blow of the veteran's absence. Until Simmons can return, Caden Sterns will fill in at free safety, beginning in Week 2 when the Broncos host the Texans.

Denver placed Simmons (quadriceps) on its injured reserve list Wednesday, Ben Swanson of DenverBroncos.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a disappointing development for the Broncos and Simmons, especially after he notched nine tackles and a fumble recovery Monday at Seattle. Now, he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games. Until he's ready to return, P.J. Locke, Caden Sterns and Delarrin Turner-Yell will be forced to fill in. Cornerback Essang Bassey was elevated from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Simmons (quadriceps) is in line to be placed on injured reserve, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Wednesday that Simmons is going to miss some time, so it isn't shocking to see the veteran safety headed for IR. With the move, he'll be forced to miss at least four games, so the earliest he could return would be Oct. 17 against the Chargers. Simmons has been a full-time starter since 2018, so his prolonged absence will be a huge blow to Denver's secondary. In Simmons' absence, P.J. Locke, Caden Sterns and Delarrin Turner-Yell are all candidates for increased roles.

Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Wednesday that Simmons (quadriceps) is going to miss some time, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons finished the season opener with nine tackles across 49 defensive snaps. The veteran defensive back has been a full-time starter since 2017, so his absence will be a huge blow to Denver's secondary. In his absence, P.J. Locke, Caden Sterns and Delarrin Turner-Yell are all candidates for increased roles.

Simmons finished the 2021 season with 80 tackles (60 solo), five interceptions, 12 passes defended and 1.5 sacks.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons' five interceptions led all Denver defenders in 2021, and his 80 total tackles were good for second on the team behind fellow safety Kareem Jackson. The veteran safety played in all 17 games and proved to be worth the four-year, $61 million deal he inked in March of 2021. Simmons is under contract through the 2024 season, so the 28-year-old should continue to be a key player in Denver's defense for the next few seasons.

Simmons tallied four tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons didn't get to the quarterback in any of the first 13 games of the season, but he had more success against Joe Burrow in Week 15. Across his four appearances since Denver's Week 11 bye, the safety has logged 20 tackles (17 solo), 1.5 sacks, an interception and three pass defenses.

Simmons posted six tackles (five solo) and one interception in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons continues to be an important part of the Denver defense, as his performance Sunday led him to make his fifth interception of the season, a team-high for the Broncos. In addition, the veteran safety's 64 total tackles thus far in 2021 are the second most on the team. Simmons is having a solid season for fantasy, and he'll get the chance to build upon his impressive season when the Broncos host the Bengals in Week 15.

Simmons posted five tackles (four solo) and one interception in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons had another solid day, albeit in a loss to the Eagles. Through the first 10 games of the season, Simmons has recorded 47 total tackles, good for the second-highest total on the team. The veteran safety now has four interceptions in 2021, which leads the Broncos' defense as the team heads into their Week 11 bye.

Simmons posted seven solo tackles and two interceptions in Sunday's 17-10 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons' seven tackles were the second highest on the team, and his two interceptions were the only picks by a Broncos defender in the contest. With Sunday's performance, the 27-year-old safety has now recorded 40 total tackles and three interceptions on the season. Simmons is continuing to have a solid season for fantasy purposes, and he'll look to keep things going in a Week 8 matchup against the Cowboys.

Simmons made eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Both Simmons and linebacker Alexander Johnson paced the team in tackles Sunday. The veteran safety's eight tackles tied his season-high set in Week 4 and brings his total to 25 tackles on the season thus far. If Simmons can continue to accumulate tackles, fantasy managers should consider him a solid fantasy option going forward. In Week 6, the Broncos will play host to the Raiders.