Is this star player worth considering for the Texans?

It’s been four months since the Denver Broncos released four-time All-Pro safety Justin Simmons and the star still remains unsigned. The Baltimore Ravens recently signed Eddie Jackson to a one-year deal , potentially setting the ball rolling for more experienced secondary signings. That begs the question, should the Houston Texans sign Simmons and let him start this year? Well, one Texans reporter believes it could happen.

From Saturday’s practice, Texans reporter DJ Bien-Aime reported that starting safety Jalen Pitre got some time at the nickel, his college position. That prompted Dylan Delgatto on Twiiter/X to ask if this clears the way for Justin Simmons to sign and start this year. So let’s dive in and see if it would be a good addition.

The Texans do have decent depth at safety, though, with Pitre remaining a full-time starter there. Without him, their safety position takes a big hit with rookie Calen Bullock and soon-to-be free agent Jimmie Ward manning the back half of the field. That could give Simmons a clear path to see starting time with Bullock and Ward battling for the other starting spot.

Last season, Simmons totaled three interceptions, eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and 70 tackles in 15 games started. Simmons also earned second-team All-Pro honors last season and the Broncos secondary revolved around him and Pat Surtain II. At 30 years old, Simmons still has a few good years left and could help a Super Bowl contender like the Texans right away.

If they plan on moving Pitre to the nickel position, they will need to find a replacement. With the aforementioned Eddie Jackson off the market, the safety position is becoming smaller and the Texans will need to make a move soon. Simmons is by far the best safety available and if Houston continues to wait, the price of his contract will continue to drop.

It’s fair to assume that Simmons was waiting for a big contract, but at this point in the offseason, it’s better for him to bet on himself and hope to cash in in 2025. Now that we’re in late July and training camp is underway around the league, the Texans may be offering Justin Simmons his best chance to remain a starting safety and win a Super Bowl ring. Signing Simmons is a no-brainer move and makes an already great offseason even better.