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Falcons Twitter reacts to adding Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons

matt urben
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DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 31: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the game against the Washington Football Team at Empower Field At Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 31: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the game against the Washington Football Team at Empower Field At Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

According to multiple reports, the Atlanta Falcons have signed Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons to a one-year, $8 million contract to join their secondary. Simmons, 30, has been one of the NFL's top free safeties since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2016. The Denver Broncos released Simmons over the offseason despite making his second Pro Bowl in 2023.

After securing Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon in a trade on Wednesday evening, the Falcons now add Simmons to a defense that features safety Jessie Bates III and cornerback A.J. Terrell. In the span of 24 hours, the team has added two dynamic playmakers to Raheem Morris' defense.

Fans were thrilled to see the front office continue to be aggressive following recent injuries to Bralen Trice and DeMarcco Hellams. Check out the best Twitter reactions from Atlanta's latest signing:

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