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Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his NFL retirement on Apr. 29, 2026, capping an eight-year Denver run (with a 2024 final NFL season in Atlanta). A four-time All-Pro and three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and a longtime captain, Simmons reflected on his career, his community impact, and his lasting bond with Denver, saying he’ll always be a Bronco and will cheer from the stands in retirement.
Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement, finalizing an eight-season run with Denver after a stint with the Falcons and a year out of football in 2025. A four-time second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler, Simmons finishes with 666 tackles and 32 interceptions in 134 games, saying he wants to be remembered as a leader who gave his all and had no regrets.
Vikings Ring of Honor member and former safety Joey Browner died at 65. A 1983 first-round pick from USC, Browner spent nine seasons with Minnesota, earned six Pro Bowls and multiple All-Pro honors, helped the Vikings reach the 1987 NFC Championship, and was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2013; his death comes a day after another Vikings legend, Jeff Siemon, passed away.
Barret Robbins, the former Raiders All-Pro center who left the team hotel before the 2003 Super Bowl and later battled bipolar disorder, died in his sleep at 52; his death was confirmed by Tim Brown, with no cause disclosed. Robbins played nine seasons in Oakland and was a 2002 first-team All-Pro.
Former Raiders center Barret Robbins, a 2002 All-Pro and Pro Bowler who started 105 games, died at 52. Robbins is best known for disappearing the day before Super Bowl XXXVII; he later returned to the Raiders for the game but did not play, attributing the episode to a mental-health issue caused by not taking his medication.
Rams GM Les Snead said adding an All-Pro to the secondary would be nice after the NFC Championship loss to Seattle. With no free-agent All-Pros available, a trade could be on the table, aided by Los Angeles’ two first-round picks. Speculation has linked Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie as a potential target, and Snead’s goal is a move that provides an edge, consistent with his history of bold trades.
Sportswriter Albert Breer releases his NFL Honors ballot, placing Drake Maye as MVP and Matthew Stafford on the First-Team All-Pro, while outlining his reasoning for the picks. The piece also touches on injury updates for Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori and a wave of coaching‑staff moves surrounding Jim Schwartz and other coordinators ahead of Sunday’s games.
Matthew Stafford was named NFL MVP after a standout regular season with the Los Angeles Rams, finishing with league-leading numbers (4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns) as the Rams went 12-5; he also earned All-Pro honors, edging Drake Maye for the award at NFL Honors.
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford was named first-team All-Pro after leading the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and tossing 46 TDs. New England’s Drake Maye earned the second-team QB nod and played a key role in a 14-3 Patriots turnaround, finishing the regular season with a 72.0% completion rate—the highest in his team’s history and sixth in NFL history. Cleveland edge rusher Myles Garrett, Rams WR Puka Nacua, and Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba were unanimous selections. The article also lists the remaining first- and second-team picks across offense, defense, and special teams for the 2025 All-Pro teams.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and punt returner Marcus Jones were named AP second-team All-Pros. Maye posted 4,394 passing yards with 31 TDs and added 450 rushing yards as New England went 14-3 and claimed a division title, while Jones tied for the league lead with two punt-return touchdowns and set the NFL’s career punt-return average. The duo’s honors come ahead of the Patriots’ Wild Card showdown with the Chargers.
The Denver Broncos achieved a franchise record with four players earning first-team AP All-Pro honors and six players overall recognized as All-Pros, highlighting a successful season with notable individual performances across offensive, defensive, and special teams units.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was named a first-team All-Pro after leading the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards, making him one of the most productive receivers in league history and the Seahawks' first first-team All-Pro since 2020. Four other Seahawks earned second-team honors, and the team matched its franchise record with five total All-Pro selections. Smith-Njigba's impressive season contributed to the Seahawks' team success, including clinching the NFC's top seed.
Three Baltimore Ravens players were named to All-Pro teams following the 2025 season, with safety Kyle Hamilton and punter Jordan Stout on the first team and fullback Patrick Ricard on the second team, highlighting their standout performances.
Myles Garrett had a historic 2025 NFL season, breaking the single-season sack record, earning his fifth First Team All-Pro honor, and setting multiple personal and team records, solidifying his legacy as one of the league's top pass rushers.
Four Atlanta Falcons players, including Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, Chris Lindstrom, and Jessie Bates III, were named to the 2025 AP NFL All-Pro team, highlighting their standout performances this season.