Titans coach Robert Saleh ejects Jeffery Simmons from practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh ejected defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from practice on August 4, 2026, after Simmons engaged in a fight with offensive linemen Austin Schlottmann and JC Latham. This incident marks a shift in discipline standards compared to the previous regime under Brian Callahan, who did not discipline Simmons for a similar altercation last season. Saleh has begun to impose stricter accountability, evident in the immediate response to Simmons' actions. Moving forward, the Titans are expected to benefit from this renewed focus on discipline and structure within the organization.
- •Simmons was ejected after a fight at practice on August 4.
- •Saleh's style contrasts sharply with former coach Callahan's approach.
- •Simmons previously escaped discipline for throwing a punch last season.
- •Saleh aims to restore accountability and discipline within the team.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Titans' Robert Saleh proves he holds everyone accountable
"Coach Robert Saleh ejected Jeffery Simmons from practice after a fight, signaling a new era of discipline for Tennessee.
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