Jeffery Simmons expects to thrive in new Titans defensive scheme
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons prepares for a revamped defense under head coach Robert Saleh following the team's struggles with a 3-14 record. Simmons, coming off a career-high 11 sacks last season, emphasizes the aggressive approach of the new scheme, which focuses on attacking offenses instead of merely countering double-teams. Offseason moves include new defensive signings and a plan to implement a rotation to keep linemen fresh during games. Simmons, recovering from elbow surgery, is committed to his conditioning ahead of training camp while remaining focused on performance rather than contract discussions.
- •Jeffery Simmons had a career-best 11 sacks last season.
- •New coach Robert Saleh implements an aggressive defensive scheme.
- •Simmons' elbow surgery this offseason allows for improved performance.
- •The Titans' defense added several key players through free agency.
- •Defensive rotations aim to keep players energized during games.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — A 'nasty' new front in Tennessee, and Jeffery Simmons is ready to live in the backfield
"New Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor looks at the Titans ' revamped defensive line and one word comes to mind. All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has had an offseason to familiarize himself with what new coach Robert Saleh wants with a defensive scheme now asking the veteran and all his teammates to attack opposing offenses rather than rely on technique fighting through double-teams. “That’s my game," Simmons said Wednesday.
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