A group of Broncos players that included Justin Simmons, Alexander Johnson, De'Vante Bausby and Diontae Spencer met virtually with Governor Jared Polis on December 21 to urge him to use his clemency powers to decarcerate state prisons — not only as a way to push back against mass incarceration, but also to mitigate the threat of COVID.
"The governor has the power to use his clemency powers to help some of our prisoners that are at risk and meet the criteria of minor charges, not being a threat to society, having a stable home to return to, and, for those that can work, having a job set up. It just seems like a no-brainer," says Simmons, the Pro Bowl safety for the Broncos (and possibly the best player on the team not named Von Miller).