rest - https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/r...anchise-tenderENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Safety Justin Simmons has accepted his franchise tender, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter reported that Simmons is expected to sign the tender this weekend. By signing the tender, Simmons will officially be under contract for the 2020 season.
Simmons and the Broncos still have several more days to work out a long-term deal. They are permitted to negotiate a long-term contract until 2 p.m. MT on Wednesday, July 15. If that date passes, the Broncos would not be able to negotiate a new deal with Simmons until after the 2020 season.