Justin Simmons with thigh injury placed on injured reserve

Simmons, played every defensive snap in the Broncos' 17-16 loss to the Seahawks on Monday night,

Justin Simmons will have to sit out of the game for almost a month due to a thigh injury

Justin Simmons may have to sit out of at least next 4 matches due to thigh injury

The earliest he may return is for the October 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Cornerback Esang Bassi has been named to replace Simmons, he may replace Simmons.

Bassi has played 13 games in the last two seasons with the Broncos

Simmons missed the last three games of the 2017 season due to an ankle injury.