Raiders eye trade for Titans All-Pro Jeffery Simmons amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are considering a trade for Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons ahead of the NFL trade deadline. After a promising 3-0 start, the Raiders have lost three consecutive games, prompting discussions about potential upgrades to their roster. Simmons, an All-Pro player, has performed well despite the Titans' struggles this season. He has 4.0 sacks and is under contract through 2030, which poses both an opportunity and a risk for potential acquiring teams. The Raiders, currently in a rebuilding phase, must weigh their desire for immediate playoff contention against the cost of trading high draft picks for an aging player.
- •Raiders lost three straight games after a 3-0 start
- •Jeffery Simmons tied for league lead in sacks among defensive tackles
- •Simmons under contract until 2030, valued in trade discussions
- •Potential trade could require at least a first-round pick
- •Raiders balancing immediate needs against future considerations
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Proposed Trade Sees Raiders Land $105 Million All-Pro
"The Las Vegas Raiders could upgrade their defensive line in a major way if they could pull of this trade idea. The post Proposed Trade Sees Raiders Land $105 Million All-Pro appeared first on HEAVY.
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