Analyst advises caution on Titans' Simmons contract extension reaction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons recently became the highest-paid DT in NFL history with a $100 million guarantee. Despite skepticism due to the Titans' struggles, analyst Eric Edholm suggests that Simmons' contract should not be viewed as overreaching. His performance, including 67 tackles and 11 sacks last season, supports his value within the team. Edholm notes that Simmons is expected to thrive under new coach Robert Saleh's defensive system. As future contracts of younger players are negotiated, Simmons may not remain the highest-paid defensive tackle for long.
- •Jeffery Simmons signed a $100 million contract with the Titans.
- •He was named the highest-paid DT in NFL history.
- •Simmons recorded 67 tackles and 11 sacks in 2025.
- •Analyst Eric Edholm believes Simmons will fit well in Saleh's system.
- •Future contracts may change the for defensive tackles.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst: Don't overreact to Titans' Jeffery Simmons new contract
"One NFL analyst says not to overreact to the Tennessee Titans and Jeffery Simmons contract extension.
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