Report: Broncos Cut All-Pro Safety T.J. Ward

The Broncos have released three-time Pro-Bowl safety T.J. Ward, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Ward, 30, had one year left on the four-year, $23 million contract he signed with Denver before the 2014 season. The hard-hitting safety was selected to the Pro-Bowl in both of his first two seasons in Denver and was a crucial part of the defense that carried Denver to a win in Super Bowl 50. In that game, Ward recorded an interception and a fumble recovery that all but clinched a Broncos victory.

But Ward is aging and missed this entire preseason with a hamstring injury. In his absence, 23-year old Justin Simmons played well and is expected to replace Ward at the starting strong safety…