Simmons, who played for the Atlanta Falcons last season, has received interest from an NFC South rival. The 31-year-old safety has heard from the Carolina Panthers, but "nothing is imminent," according to team reporter Sheena Quick (via Panthers Wire ). ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has also reported Carolina's interest in Simmons.

After spending the first eight years of his career in Denver, Simmons signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. But the safety didn't sign until mid-August. Simmons, though current

The San Francisco 49ers could face some uncertainty in their defensive backfield heading into the 2025 season. Talanoa Hufanga has signed with the Denver Broncos, and Malik Mustapha is unlikely to be ready for Week 1 as he continues to recover from an ACL injury.

Could veteran safety Justin Simmons end up on another NFC South club in 2025? According to Joe Person of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers have been in touch with Simmons’ representation about potentially joining the team.

According to multiple reports, the Panthers have talked to the representatives of free-agent safety Justin Simmons.

Speculation around the Carolina Panthers reportedly showing an interest in free-agent safety Justin Simmons was met with widespread approval from the fan base. However, the latest intel didn't do much to suggest that something concrete would emerge.