Jeffery Simmons' contract extension raises stakes for Vita Vea and Bucs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Tennessee Titans extended Jeffery Simmons with a three-year, $105.8 million contract, resetting the defensive tackle market. Simmons' deal includes $100 million guaranteed, raising the average annual value to $35.3 million, well above the previous record. This development complicates contract negotiations for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with defensive tackle Vita Vea, whose leverage has increased significantly. Vea, entering his ninth season, is expected to seek a raise above his current $17 million salary for 2026, amid questions regarding the Buccaneers' willingness to meet that demand.
- •Simmons signed a record-breaking three-year extension with the Titans on June 20, 2026.
- •Vea's current salary is significantly lower than Simmons' new average annual value.
- •The Buccaneers are in a contract hold-in situation with Vea.
- •Vea may seek at least $25 million per year in negotiations.
- •The Buccaneers are also negotiating with quarterback Baker Mayfield and other players.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons' Extension With Titans Spells Bad News For Bucs
"Tennessee’s record-breaking deal for Jeffery Simmons resets the defensive tackle market, handing Vita Vea massive leverage and forcing Tampa Bay to face a much steeper price tag.
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