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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Becomes Highest-Paid Defensive Tackle in NFL History
- On Friday, the Tennessee Titans signed defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension with $100 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
- The 28-year-old earned this extension after a dominant 2025 campaign, receiving his first First Team All-Pro recognition and leading NFL interior defensive linemen with 11 sacks and 60 quarterback pressures.
- Drafted 19th overall in 2019, Simmons has appeared in 99 games with 97 starts, accumulating 383 tackles and 42.5 sacks over his career with the Titans.
- Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi called Simmons a "pillar of the franchise," while Simmons said, "Tennessee has become a second home for me," expressing mutual commitment.
- The Titans currently hold $49.5 million in cap space as Simmons prepares for the 2026 season under new head coach Robert Saleh, solidifying long-term roster flexibility.
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Jeffery Simmons cashes in on big season by signing record-setting, 3-year deal with Titans
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has cashed in on his first All-Pro selection with a record-setting deal.
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