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Player-Led Revival and Financial Fallout
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- May 29, 2026
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- 100
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Summary
Former Broncos safety Justin Simmons reveals how players secretly rallied without coaches to fix team woes during Russell Wilson’s tenure, amid a clash between Payton’s rigid system and Wilson’s free-wheeling style. The financial fallout from Wilson’s departure—$85 million in dead cap—forced brutal roster cuts, including Simmons, Sutton, and Bolles. After one season with Atlanta, Simmons retired, reflecting on the highs, lows, and hard choices that defined his Broncos journey. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6a242a4a9375a2f8