Jeffery Simmons discusses Titans contract talks after All-Pro season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons addressed contract extension discussions after a career year during a press appearance on June 17. Following an All-Pro season in 2025, Simmons remains under contract through 2027 with a four-year deal signed prior to the 2023 season. Despite ranking among the Titans' highest-paid players, the current market for interior defensive linemen has left Simmons feeling underpaid compared to peers with lesser accolades. He emphasized a focus on preparation for training camp rather than contract negotiations, expressing gratitude for the organization's support since his arrival.
- •Simmons spoke to reporters after mandatory minicamp on June 17.
- •He led NFL interior defensive linemen with 11 sacks in 2025.
- •Simmons is signed through 2027 with a four-year, $94 million deal.
- •Nine interior linemen earn more annually than Simmons.
- •Simmons prioritizes off-season training over contract discussions.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons updates his contract situation as Tennessee Titans end Mandatory Minicamp under new coach Robert Saleh
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — What Jeffery Simmons said about urgency of Titans contract extension
"The Titans' best player is DT Jeffery Simmons, who is set up to explode in 2026 in his new role on defense. He spoke to the media before the summer break, and he didn't shy away from sharing his thoughts on a contract extension.
"All-Pro Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons discussed his thoughts on a potential contract extension coming off a career year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:52 AMJeffery Simmons updates his contract situation as Tennessee Titans end Mandatory Minicamp under new coach Robert Saleh
The Titans' best player is DT Jeffery Simmons, who is set up to explode in 2026 in his new role on defense. He spoke to the media before the summer break, and he didn't shy away from sharing his thoughts on a contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:26 PMWhat Jeffery Simmons said about urgency of Titans contract extension
All-Pro Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons discussed his thoughts on a potential contract extension coming off a career year.
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