Titans coach Saleh discusses reduced snap count for Jeffery Simmons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh plans to have a conversation with Jeffery Simmons regarding his playing time before the 2026 season opener against the New York Jets. Saleh emphasized focusing on quality over quantity in Simmons' snaps, particularly in pass-rushing situations. Simmons had a standout 2025 season, achieving career highs in sacks and tackles for a loss. Historically, Saleh's defensive tackles have played fewer than 80% of snaps, a target he may want Simmons to emulate moving forward.
- •Robert Saleh seeks to limit Jeffery Simmons' snaps in 2026.
- •Simmons averaged 50.9 snaps per game in 2025.
- •Saleh aims for Simmons to focus on pass-rushing opportunities.
- •Simmons recorded career highs with 11 sacks and 17 tackles for loss in 2025.
- •Saleh's previous defensive tackles had varied snap distributions.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Why Titans want Jeffery Simmons to play fewer snaps in 2026
"Titans coach Robert Saleh wants to be more thoughtful about Jeffery Simmons' playing time in 2026.
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