2022 in focus: Our favorite photos of the Broncos' defensive backs from the 2022 season
With the 2022 season in the books, we've collected our favorite photos of each position group from game days throughout the year. Next up: cornerbacks and safeties.
Justin Simmons in the locker room before the NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on September 12, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams (21), safety Justin Simmons (31) and safety Kareem Jackson (22) during a NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22), linebacker Alex Singleton (49), linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) and linebacker Jonas Griffith (50) gang tackle Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) during a NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby (23) breaks up a pass to Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) during a NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) in the locker room before a NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) puts on his eye black before a NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II during the national anthem on the sideline before the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Houston Texans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Ronald Darby on the sideline during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Houston Texans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Kareem Jackson gives a pregame speech to the defensive backs during warmups before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 25, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) reacts after forcing a fumble that dddb2 recovered during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after breaking up a pass meant for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the NFL Game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) celebrates with his team mates after an interception during a NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
K'Waun Williams during pregame warmups before the Denver Broncos' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 17, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Pat Surtain II during pregame warmups before the Denver Broncos' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 17, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 17, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II in the tunnel before the Denver Broncos' Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 17, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 17, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) breaks up a pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 17, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) breaks down a huddle during a NFL game against the New York Jets on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons runs out of the the tunnel during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 23, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith (50) and cornerback K'Waun Williams (21) react after a pass breakup during a NFL game against the New York Jets on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson and P.J. Locke during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson during warmups before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Darius Phillips prays during warmups before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Justin Simmons on the sideline during warmups before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) reacts after an interception during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Darius Phillips (20) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) for a special teams play during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams (21) intercepts a pass during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
McTelvin Agim and Pat Surtain II celebrate on the sideline with K'Waun Williams after Williams made a game-clinching interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams (21) celebrates with his team after an interception during an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
K'Waun Williams smiles after after during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) leads a break down in the locker room after an international NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in London. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II on the sideline during the national anthem before the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on November 13, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and Justin Simmons during warmups before the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Justin Simmons in the tunnel during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson on the sideline before the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and safety Justin Simmons (31) react after a play during a NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) reacts after a play during a NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Damarri Mathis reacts after the Broncos couldn't secure an interception during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Damarri Mathis during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 27, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during a NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II flexes his biceps during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 27, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback Darius Phillips (20) during a NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) celebrates after recovering a muffed punt during a NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Faion Hicks (29) wearing a Say Their Stories decal during a NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Clark Washington / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during a NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver BroncosGabriel
Delarrin Turner-Yell during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Faion Hicks (29) during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
P.J. Locke on the sidelines before the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on December 4, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 11, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) reacts after a tackle during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (34) during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II, Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson during warmups before the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Justin Simmons plays a game of catch with a fan during warmups before the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates after an interception during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) runs with the ball after an interception during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates with defensive lineman DeShawn Williams (99) and linebacker Baron Browning (56) after a interception during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Randy Gregory congratulates Justin Simmons on his interception on the sideline during the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after a play during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) in the end zone during the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Justin Simmons urges the crowd to make more noise during the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Pat Surtain II intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Alex Singleton celebrates to the right as he watches the play. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Pat Surtain II, Justin Simmons, Essang Bassey, P.J. Locke, Delarrin Turner-Yell and others celebrate in front of fansafter Surtain's interception during the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Pat Surtain II smiles after the Denver Broncos' Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (34) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrate with safety Justin Simmons (31) after receiving a game ball for his two interceptions during a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
P.J. Locke during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 25, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Lamar Jackson reacts to smelling salts on the sideline before the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 25, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Pat Surtain II and Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey (5) after the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 25, 2022. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
K'Waun Williams during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on January 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson
Pat Surtain II and Kareem Jackson during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on January 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson
Russell Wilson and Kareem Jackson during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
K'Waun Williams during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Delarrin Turner-Yell before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on January 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson
Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) breaks up a pass meant for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II in the tunnel during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Essang Bassey during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (35) during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons and Essang Bassey on the sideline before the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Justin Simmons and Ja'Quan McMillian during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com
Justin Simmons says some words with Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Wyatt Ray, Baron Browning in the locker room during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
