Justin Simmons nominated as Broncos Walter Payton Man of Year
Marks second straight year he has received nod
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Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) runs off the field after defeating the Miami Dolphins 20-13 in an an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov.. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds)
By: Troy Renck
and last updated 2020-12-10 19:45:12-05
DENVER Justin Simmons never misses an opportunity to help. For years, he attended his teammates community events to support them and find ways he could make a difference.
It led to the creation of the Justin Simmons Foundation, geared around assisting children. So it came as no surprise Thursday that the Broncos nominated him for Walter Payton Man of the Year honors. It marks Simmons second straight nod, joining Champ Bailey, Rod Smith and Wesley Woodyard as the franchise s only multi-year nominees.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. The Denver Broncos have selected safety Justin Simmons as the team s 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, presented by Nationwide, it was announced on Thursday.
Simmons becomes the fourth Bronco (Wesley Woodyard, 2010-11, 13; Champ Bailey, 2008-09; Rod Smith, 2004, 06) to be nominated twice for the award, which recognizes a player for his outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community.
Selected by the Broncos in the third round (98th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft from Boston College, Simmons has consistently demonstrated a commitment to using his platform to impact the community during his five seasons as a Bronco. Despite the in-person challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Simmons commitment to his communities has not wavered as he focused hi